hiccup (n)
hiccough (n)
singultus (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 26
def (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound
def sometimes a symptom of indigestion
examples how do you cure the hiccups?
Outgoing links
Hypernym symptom; reflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction
Domain of synset - USAGE plural, plural form
Derivationally related form hiccough → hiccough
Derivationally related form hiccup → hiccup
Incoming links
Hyponym reflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction; symptom
Member of this domain - USAGE plural, plural form
Derivationally related form hiccough → hiccough
Derivationally related form hiccup → hiccup

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