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expectorated


Meanings
  • The act of bringing up saliva or mucus from the throat. It is a natural response to irritants or infections in the respiratory system.

    - "He expectorated a large amount of phlegm."
    - "After smoking a cigarette, she expectorated a small amount of saliva."
  • A word used to describe the sound or sensation of bringing up saliva or mucus from the throat.

    - "The sound of expectorating can be unpleasant to some people."
    - "After a long day of teaching, she would often need to expectorate to clear her throat."

Rhymes
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Homophones
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Variants
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expectorate , expectorated , expectorates , expectorating , expectoration , expectorations
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Etymology
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The word 'expectorate' comes from the Latin word 'expectorare', which means 'to drive out by coughing' or 'to spit out'.


Culture
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The word 'expectorate' has been used in various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, the word 'expectorate' has been used to describe the act of bringing up phlegm or other mucus from the throat. In art, the word 'expectorate' has been used to describe a painting or sculpture that depicts the act of expectorating. In music, the word 'expectorate' has been used to describe a song or composition that deals with the themes of sickness, disease, or other health-related issues. Overall, the word 'expectorate' has played an important role in various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. It continues to be a word that is widely used and understood, both in its literal sense and in its figurative or metaphorical sense.

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