singultus
2 synonyms for singultus, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sudden attack of gasping, uneven breathing.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
First recorded in the early 15th century, this word is a learned borrowing from Latin singultus, which is itself of unknown origin.
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