Errhine

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɛɹ.aɪn/

Origin

From Latin errhīnum, from Ancient Greek ἔρρῖνον, from ἐν ("in") + ῥίν ("nostril").

Full definition of errhine

Adjective

1. (medicine, rare) Causing an increase in mucus within the nose, and hence causing one to sneeze.

Noun

1. (medicine, uncommon) A medicine applied inside the nose to increase the production of mucus, and hence sneezing.