̘. ̈n.ˈæspərɪt adj., n., & v. Phonet. --adj. 1
pronounced with an
exhalation of
breath. 2 blended with
the sound of h. --n. 1 a
consonant pronounced in
this way. 2 the sound of h. --v. 1 a tr.
pronounce with a breath. b intr.
make the sound of h. 2 tr.
draw (fluid) by
suction from a
vessel or
cavity. [L aspiratus
past part. of aspirare: see ASPIRE]