RUCTATION

Etymology

Noun

ructation (plural ructations)

(archaic) A burp.

Anagrams

• anticourt, curtation

Source: Wiktionary


Ruc*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. ructatio, fr. ructare to belch: cf. F. ructation.]

Definition: The act of belching wind.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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