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amphoric

adj
/æmˈfɒɹɪk/UK/æmˈfɔɹɪk/US

Etymology

From Latin amphoricus (“of or related to an amphora”), from amphora + -icus (“-ic: forming adj.”). Equivalent to amphora + -ic.

  1. derived from amphoricus

Definitions

  1. Of or related to an amphora, either as a large vessel or a Roman unit of liquid measure.

  2. Produced by or indicating a hollow cavity in the lungs, giving a sound like that produced…

    Produced by or indicating a hollow cavity in the lungs, giving a sound like that produced by blowing into an empty decanter.

    • amphoric respiration or resonance

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