word of the day
Tuesday | 23 Aug 2022
Sternutator
[ster-nyoo-tay-ter]
Noun
Late Latin - early 20th century
- Definition
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A substance that causes sneezing, coughing, vomiting and tears; often used in chemical warfare.
- Examples of word Sternutator in a sentence
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“The dried plant, reduced to a powder, is a sternutator, ideal for headaches and sinusitis.”
- Did you Know?
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The word “sternutator” is a descendant of the Latin verb “sternuere” meaning “to sneeze.”
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