tussive

adjective

tus·​sive ˈtə-siv How to pronounce tussive (audio)
: of, relating to, or involved in coughing

Word History

Etymology

Latin tussis cough

First Known Use

circa 1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tussive was circa 1857

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Cite this Entry

“Tussive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tussive. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

tussive

adjective
tus·​sive ˈtəs-iv How to pronounce tussive (audio)
: of, relating to, or involved in coughing
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