fortis
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adjective \ˈfȯr-təs\Definition of FORTIS
: produced with relatively great articulatory tenseness and strong expiration <\t\ in toe is fortis, \d\ in doe is lenis>
Origin of FORTIS
New Latin, from Latin, strong
First Known Use: 1897
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