λαρυγγισμός — meaning in English

English meaning

• burr noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
• yodel verb To sing by rapidly switching between a normal chest voice and a high falsetto.

Senses

λαρυγγισμός is used for these senses in English:

• burr A uvular "r" sound, or (by extension) an accent characterized by this sound.
• yodel A song incorporating yodelling.

burr — full definition

1. noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
2. noun A strong, rolled pronunciation of the letter "r," or an accent marked by it.
3. verb To grind or smooth using a small rotating abrasive tool.

yodel — full definition

1. verb To sing by rapidly switching between a normal chest voice and a high falsetto.
2. noun A song or vocal style built around this rapid switching between voice registers.

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