Associations to the word «Sibilant»

Wiktionary

SIBILANT, adjective. Characterized by a hissing sound such as the "s" or "sh" in sash or surge.
SIBILANT, noun. (phonetics) A hissing sound such as the 's' or 'sh' in 'sash' or 'surge'.
SIBILANT RHONCHI, noun. (dated) wheezing

Dictionary definition

SIBILANT, noun. A consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh).
SIBILANT, adjective. Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then').

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke