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sneeze

nounmasculine/ɨʃˈpiɾu/medium

es·pi·rro

Definition

A sudden, involuntary expulsion of air through the nose and mouth, typically due to irritation of the mucous membranes.
His sneeze was so loud it startled everyone.
Sneezing is a common symptom of allergies.
Common collocations
strong sneezefit of sneezing

Etymology

Do latim 'spiritus' (sopro).

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