Hiation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /haɪˈeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hiation is a noun meaning (obsolete) The act of gaping; a wide open mouth.
Meaning
(obsolete) The act of gaping; a wide open mouth.
Example Sentences
the continual hiation or holding open its mouth, which men observing, conceive the intention thereof to receive the aliment of air
Word Forms
- hiations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hemming, haining, hicket, haying, hink, hithe.
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