Ptarmic

//ˈtɑɹmɪk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A substance, such as pepper or snuff, that causes sneezing.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to a substance that causes sneezing. not-comparable

Synonyms

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek πταρμός (ptarmós, “sneeze”) + -ic.

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