soporose

[ sop-uh-rohs, soh-puh- ]

adjective

1. sleepy.
2. Pathology. characterized by abnormal slumber.

Word History and Origins

Origin of soporose¹

First recorded in 1700–10; sopor + -ose ¹

Example Sentences

The mother subsequently remained longer soporose than commonly happens after ether.

From Project Gutenberg

Adults suffer with insomnia, while the reverse state prevails in children, who commonly lie in a soporose condition.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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