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halitosis

[ hal-i-toh-sis ]

noun

  1. a condition of having unpleasant-smelling breath.


halitosis

/ ˌhælɪˈtəʊsɪs /

noun

  1. the state or condition of having bad breath


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Word History and Origins

Origin of halitosis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; halitus, -osis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of halitosis1

C19: New Latin, from Latin hālitus breath, from hālāre to breathe

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Example Sentences

Otherwise the halitosis of the old, their extreme make up and the heavy jewels they wear on their tired ears, get in the way.

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