laryngitis
English
Etymology
Attested since 1822 C.E.; from Latin larynx, from Ancient Greek λάρυγξ (lárunx), + -itis; surface analysis, laryng- + -itis.
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /læɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/
Audio (Southern England) (file)
Noun
laryngitis (usually uncountable, plural laryngites or laryngitides)
- An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.
- 1960, P. G. Wodehouse, Jeeves in the Offing, chapter XI:
- The moment had come for the honeyed word. I lowered my voice to a confidential murmur, but on her inquiring if I had laryngitis raised it again.
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Translations
inflammation of the larynx
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References
- Douglas Harper (2001–2023), “laryngitis”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.