spirant

名词 n.
/ˈspaɪəɹənt/    /ˈspaɪɹənt/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A non-sibilant fricative. dated
    — Spirant consonants are those in which the mouth passage is simply narrowed without any actual contact.

词形变化

spirants plural

词源

From Latin spirans, present participle of spīrō (“to blow”). Compare inspire, expire, respiration, etc.
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