catarrhous
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Catarrhous — Ca*tarrh ous, a. Catarrhal. [R.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
catarrhous — adj. of mucous, of catarrh … English contemporary dictionary
catarrhous — ca·tarrh·ous … English syllables
catarrhous — kəˈtärəs, ȧr adjective Etymology: French catarrheux, from catarrhe + eux ous archaic : catarrhal … Useful english dictionary
catarrh — catarrhal, catarrhous, adj. catarrhally, adv. /keuh tahr /, n. Pathol. inflammation of a mucous membrane, esp. of the respiratory tract, accompanied by excessive secretions. [1350 1400; ME < LL catarrhus < Gk katárrous lit., down flowing, equiv.… … Universalium
catarrh — [kə tär′] n. [ME catarre < Fr catarrhe < LL catarrhus < Gr katarrhoos < katarrhein, to flow down < kata , down + rhein, to flow: see STREAM] inflammation of a mucous membrane, esp. of the nose or throat, causing an increased flow… … English World dictionary
