Meaning of halitosis in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌhæləˈtoʊsəs/

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1. Noun

   halitosis

   Etymology

   late 19th century: from Latin halitus‘breath’+ -osis

   Definitions

   1. offensive breath

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