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Webster 1913 Edition
Stertorous
Ster′to-rous
(stẽr′tō̍-rŭs)
, Adj.
[L.
stertere
to snore: cf. F. stertoreux
.] Characterized by a deep snoring, which accompanies inspiration in some diseases, especially apoplexy; hence, hoarsely breathing; snoring.
Burning,
stertorous
breath that hurt her cheek. Mrs. Browning.
The day has ebbed away, and it is night in his room, before his
stertorous
breathing lulls. Dickens.