snore, snoring, stertor
(noun) the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
Source: WordNet® 3.1
snoring (countable and uncountable, plural snorings)
The action or sound of breathing during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.
• E. E. Cummings
snoring
present participle of snore
• sorning
Source: Wiktionary
Snor"ing, n. (Physiol.)
Definition: The act of respiring through the open mouth so that the currents of inspired and expired air cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound more or less harsh. It is usually unvoluntary, but may be produced voluntarily.
Snore, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Snored; p. pr. & vb. n. Snoring.] Etym: [OE. snoren, AS. snora a snoring; akin to LG. snoren, snorken, snurken, to snore, D. snorken, G. schnarchen to snore, schnarren to rattle, MHG. snarren, Sw. snarka to snore, Icel. snarka to sputter, fizzle. Cf. Snarl to growl, Sneer, Snort. See Snoring.]
Definition: To breathe with a rough, hoarse, nasal voice in sleep.
Snore, n.
Definition: A harsh nasal noise made in sleep.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 November 2024
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