asphyxy

noun, verb — 2 senses

asphyxy

noun

/æsˈfɪksi/

Etymology Anglicization of New Latin asphyxia.

1

Medicine, Sciences Obsolete asphyxiation, typically resulting in death; asphyxia

asphyxy

verb

Etymology Anglicization of New Latin asphyxia.

1

Rare Rare form of asphyxiate.

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