errhine

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Latin errhīnum, from Ancient Greek ἔρρῖνον, from ἐν (in) + ῥίν (nostril).

Pronunciation [edit]

Adjective [edit]

errhine (comparative more errhine, superlative most errhine)

  1. (medicine, rare) Causing an increase in mucus within the nose, and hence causing one to sneeze.

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Noun [edit]

errhine (plural errhines)

  1. (medicine, uncommon) A medicine applied inside the nose to increase the production of mucus, and hence sneezing.