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asphyxy.

asphyxiation, typically resulting in death; asphyxia

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/æsˈfɪksi/
  1. asphyxiation, typically resulting in death; asphyxia

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

Anglicization of New Latin asphyxia.

verb/æsˈfɪksi/
  1. Rare form of asphyxiate.

    form-of · rare
Where this word comes from

Anglicization of New Latin asphyxia.

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