singultus
Plural: singultus, singultuses
Noun
- (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
- A fit of gasping or convulsive breathing.
- A sob; a speech broken by sobs.
- The hiccups; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
Origin / Etymology
From early 15th century. Learned borrowing from Latin singultus, of unknown origin.
Scrabble Score: 10
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singultus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 0
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