stridor
(noun) a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx
Source: WordNet® 3.1
stridor (countable and uncountable, plural stridors)
A harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise.
(medicine) A high-pitched sound heard on inspiration resulting from turbulent air flow in the upper airway usually indicative of serious airway obstruction.
Source: Wiktionary
Stri"dor, n. Etym: [L., from stridere to make any harsh, grating, or creaking sound.]
Definition: A harsh, shrill, or creaking noise. Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 November 2024
(noun) a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked; “she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
