Fricative (adj)
frik-a-tiv
Denoting a type of consonant made by the friction of breath in a narrow opening, producing a turbulent air flow.
Mid 19th century: from modern Latin fricativus, from Latin fricare ‘to rub’.
Example sentences
“f and th are fricative consonants.”
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Favonian (adj) fav-oh-nee-un Of or relating to the west wind./ Mild or favorable; propitious. 1650–60; Latin Favōniānus. See Favonius, -an. foehn (more…)
