noun
souffle
noun
1
A soft, blowing or murmuring sound, especially one heard through a stethoscope.
"The doctor noted a faint souffle while listening to the patient's heart."
How to Use Souffle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft blowing or murmuring sound, mainly used in medical contexts.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "soufflé," the baked egg dish — different word, different accent.
Easily confused with
souffle (dish)
Word Forms
souffles plural
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Etymology
From French souffle ("a breath, a blowing"), from souffler ("to blow").