ANHELATION

Etymology

Noun

anhelation (uncountable)

shortness of breath, breathing difficulty

Anagrams

• ailanthone

Source: Wiktionary


An`he*la"tion, n. Etym: [L. anhelatio, fr. anhelare to pant; an (perh. akin to E. on) + halare to breathe: cf. F. anhélation.]

Definition: Short and rapid breathing; a panting; asthma. Glanvill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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