About The Word Cachinnation
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Cachinnation
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What's The Definition Of Cachinnation?
[n] loud convulsive laughter
Synonyms | Synonyms for Cachinnation: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cachinnation: Cachinnation In Webster's Dictionary \Cach`in*na"tion\ (k[a^]k`[i^]n*n[=a]"sh[u^]n), n.
[L. cachinnatio, fr. cachinnare to laugh aloud, cf. Gr.
kacha`zein.]
Loud or immoderate laughter; -- often a symptom of hysterical
or maniacal affections.
Hideous grimaces . . . attended this unusual
cachinnation. --Sir W.
Scott.
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