asperation

English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin asperationem, or a derivation of aspirate.

Noun

asperation (plural asperations)

1. a harshness, an unpleasantness
2. The act of asperating; a making or becoming rough.

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Anagrams

• antioperas, separation