psithurism

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English

Etymology

An adaptation of the Ancient Greek ψιθύρισμα (psithúrisma) or ψιθυρισμός (psithurismós), from ψιθυρίζω (psithurízō, I whisper), from ψίθυρος (psíthuros, whispering, slanderous).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪθjʊəˌɹɪzəm/

Noun

psithurism (plural not attested)

  1. (obsolete) The sound of rustling leaves or wind in the trees.