OSCITANCE
\ˈɒsɪtəns], \ˈɒsɪtəns], \ˈɒ_s_ɪ_t_ə_n_s]\
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drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning
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an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his ostinancy"
By Princeton University
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drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning
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an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his ostinancy"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].