Found 2 items, similar to stertorous.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: stertorous stertorous adj : of breathing having a heavy snoring sound
English → English (gcide) Definition: Stertorous Stertorous \Ster"to*rous\ (st[~e]r"t[-o]*r[u^]s), a. [L. stertere to snore: cf. F. stertoreux.] Characterized by a deep snoring, which accompanies inspiration in some diseases, especially apoplexy; hence, hoarsely breathing; snoring. [1913 Webster] Burning, stertorous breath that hurt her cheek. --Mrs. Browning. [1913 Webster] The day has ebbed away, and it is night in his room, before his stertorous breathing lulls. --Dickens. [1913 Webster]