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aspirata

[ as-puh-rey-tuh ]

noun

, Greek Grammar.
, plural as·pi·ra·tae [as-p, uh, -, rey, -tee].
  1. a voiceless stop accompanied by strong aspiration, as φ, θ, χ.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aspirata1

< Late Latin ( littera ) aspīrāta aspirated (letter); aspirate

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