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rough breathing

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noun

the symbol (ʿ) used in the writing of Greek to indicate aspiration of the initial vowel or of the ρ (rho) over which it is placed.
the aspirated sound indicated by this mark.

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Compare smooth breathing.

Origin of rough breathing

1740–50; translation of Latin spiritus asper
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British Dictionary definitions for rough breathing

rough breathing

noun

(in Greek) the sign (῾) placed over an initial letter, or a second letter if the word begins with a diphthong, indicating that (in ancient Greek) it was pronounced with an hCompare smooth breathing
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