asphyxy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Anglicization of New Latin asphyxia.

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪksi

[edit] Noun

asphyxy (plural asphyxies)

1. (medicine, obsolete) asphyxiation, typically resulting in death; asphyxia