halitosis

[ hal-i-toh-sis ]

noun

1. a condition of having unpleasant-smelling breath.

halitosis

/ ˌhælɪˈtəʊsɪs /

noun

1. the state or condition of having bad breath

Word History and Origins

Origin of halitosis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; halitus, -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of halitosis¹

C19: New Latin, from Latin hālitus breath, from hālāre to breathe

Example Sentences

Otherwise the halitosis of the old, their extreme make up and the heavy jewels they wear on their tired ears, get in the way.

From The Daily Beast