Definitions for: Stertorous


[adj] of breathing having a heavy snoring sound



Webster (1913) Definition: Ster"to*rous, a. [L. stertere to snore: cf. F.
stertoreux.]
Characterized by a deep snoring, which accompaines
inspiration in some diseases, especially apoplexy; hence,
hoarsely breathing; snoring.

Burning, stertorous breath that hurt her cheek. --Mrs.
Browning.

The day has ebbed away, and it is night in his room,
before his stertorous breathing lulls. --Dickens.

Synonyms: noisy

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