Stridor
Pronunciation : Stri"dor
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., from stridere to make any harsh, grating, or creaking sound.]
Definition : Defn: A harsh, shrill, or creaking noise. Dryden.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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