Breaths

/brɛθs/ noun

Definition

The plural of breath, meaning the air you take in and out of your lungs, or a single instance of breathing.

Etymology

From Old English 'brǽth' meaning 'smell' or 'odor,' which later evolved to mean the act of breathing itself. The 's' makes it plural.

Kelly Says

Your breath literally carries chemical signals that reveal what you ate, whether you're sick, and even your emotional state—which is why dogs can smell fear and doctors can diagnose diseases from your breath.

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