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errhine

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • UK, US: /ˈɛɹ.aɪn/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Causing an increase in mucus within the nose, and hence causing one to sneeze.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Topics: medicine, sciences

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A medicine applied inside the nose to increase the production of mucus, and hence sneezing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncommon

Topics: medicine, sciences

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Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

causing nasal discharge

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

From Latin errhīnum, from Ancient Greek ἔρρινον (érrhinon), from ἐν (en, “in”) + ῥίς (rhís, “nostril”).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: aivastuttava — causing an increase in mucus within the nose
  • French: errhin — causing an increase in mucus within the nose