Hiccough

//ˈhɪ.kəp//

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The word "hiccough" can be used as verb and noun.

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Derived Terms

hiccougher hiccoughy

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

breathe inborn reflex innate reflex instinctive reflex physiological reaction reflex reflex action reflex response respire suspire symptom take a breath unconditioned reflex

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