ptarmic
ptarmic · ptarmics
A substance, such as pepper or snuff, that causes sneezingA substance, such as pepper or snuff, that causes sneezing.
UK/ˈtɑːmɪk/US/ˈtɑɹmɪk/
Meaning
1 sensesA substance, such as pepper or snuff, that causes sneezing.
Origin
From Ancient Greek πταρμός (ptarmós, “sneeze”) + -ic.From Ancient Greek πταρμός (ptarmós, “sneeze”) + -ic.
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