SNORINGS

Noun

snorings

plural of snoring

Source: Wiktionary

SNORING

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

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