spiritus lenis

[ spir-i-tuhs lee-nis; Latin spee-ri-toos ley-nis ]

noun

1. smooth breathing.

spiritus lenis

noun

1. See smooth breathing
   another term for smooth breathing

Word History and Origins

Origin of spiritus lenis¹

From Late Latin spīritus lēnis

Word History and Origins

Origin of spiritus lenis¹

Latin: gentle breath

Example Sentences

The modern Cubans pronounce it like the English w with the spiritus lenis.

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