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English
Etymology
From Latin errhīnum, from Ancient Greek ἔρρινον (érrhinon), from ἐν (en, “in”) + ῥίς (rhís, “nostril”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
errhine (comparative more errhine, superlative most errhine)
- (medicine, rare) Causing an increase in mucus within the nose, and hence causing one to sneeze.
Translations
causing an increase in mucus within the nose
Noun
errhine (plural errhines)
- (medicine, uncommon) A medicine applied inside the nose to increase the production of mucus, and hence sneezing.