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exsufflation
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exsufflation, n. [Cf. LL. exsufflatio.].
- A blast from beneath. Bacon. [1913 Webster]
- A kind of exorcism by blowing with the breath. Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
- A strongly forced expiration of air from the lungs. [1913 Webster]
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exsufflation
Spell
N spell, charm, incantation, exorcism, weird, cabala, exsufflation, cantrap, runes, abracadabra, open sesame, countercharm, Ephesian letters, bell book and candle, Mumbo Jumbo, evil eye, fee-faw- fum, talisman, amulet, periapt, telesm, phylactery, philter, fetich, fetish, agnus Dei, lamb of God, furcula, madstone, mascot, mascotte, merrythought, Om, Aum, scarab, scarabaeus, sudarium, triskelion, veronica, wishbone, swastika, fylfot, gammadion, wand, caduceus, rod, divining rod, lamp of Aladdin, wishing-cap, Fortunatus's cap.For further exploring for "exsufflation" in Webster Dictionary Online