Snoring
Pronunciation : Snor"ing
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: The act of respiring through the open mouth so that the currents of inspired and expired air cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound more or less harsh. It is usually unvoluntary, but may be produced voluntarily.
(Physiol.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913