flatulence
pronunciation
How to pronounce flatulence in British English:
UK [ˈflætjʊləns]
How to pronounce flatulence in American English:
US [ˈflætʃəns]
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- Noun:
- a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
- pompously embellished language
Word Origin
- flatulence (n.)
- 1711, from French flatulence, from flatulent (see flatulent). Flatulency is from 1650s.
Example
- 1. Flatulence is very normal during pregnancy .
- 2. A combination of special herbs traditionally used to relieve flatulence and indigestion .
- 3. Eating beans can cause flatulence .
- 4. Since ancient times , garlic has been a popular remedy for intestinal disorders , flatulence , worms , respiratory infections , skin diseases , symptoms of aging , and many other ailments .
- 5. A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of rifaximin in patients with abdominal bloating and flatulence .