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souffle — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • blast noun An explosion, or the powerful rush of air and force it creates.
  • breath noun The air drawn into or expelled from the lungs; a single instance of breathing.
  • gust noun A sudden, strong rush of wind.
  • murmur noun A soft, low, indistinct sound.
  • puff noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
  • souffle noun A soft, blowing or murmuring sound, especially one heard through a stethoscope.
  • spout noun A narrow tube or opening that liquid pours out of.
  • whiff noun A brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.
  • wind noun The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.

Senses

souffle is used for these senses in English:

  • blast An explosive charge for blasting.
  • breath (countable) A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.
  • breath (uncountable) Air expelled from the lungs.
  • gust A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
  • murmur (cardiology, medicine) The sound made by any condition which produces a noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart.
  • soufflé A baked dish made from beaten egg whites and various other ingredients, usually prepared and served in a small earthenware bowl (ramekin).
  • spout The mixture of air and water thrown up from the blowhole of a whale.
  • whiff A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.

blast — full definition

  1. noun An explosion, or the powerful rush of air and force it creates.
  2. noun A sudden strong gust of wind or air.
  3. noun An extremely enjoyable time.
  4. verb To blow something up or break it apart with explosives.
  5. verb To play something, especially music, extremely loudly.

breath — full definition

  1. noun The air drawn into or expelled from the lungs; a single instance of breathing.
  2. noun A slight trace or hint of something.

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