stridulous
adjective
strid·u·lous
ˈstri-jə-ləs 
: making a shrill creaking sound
stridulously
adverb
Word History
Etymology
Latin stridulus, from stridere, stridēre
First Known Use
1611, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near stridulous
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“Stridulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stridulous. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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Medical Definition
stridulous
adjective
strid·u·lous
ˈstrij-ə-ləs
: characterized by stridor
stridulous breathing
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