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breathing

noun breath·ing \ˈbrē-thiŋ\

Definition of BREATHING

:  either of the marks ʽ and ' used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence
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First Known Use of BREATHING

1746

Rhymes with BREATHING

sheathing, teething

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16 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. breathing
  2. breathe
  3. breathing capacity
  4. breathing machine
  5. breathing mark
  6. breathing space
  7. breathing tube
  8. breathing valve
  9. air-breathing
  10. fire-breathing
  11. frog breathing
  12. rescue breathing
  13. rough breathing
  14. smooth breathing
  15. breathe on
  16. breathe to
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