adj., n., & v. Phonet.
--adj.
1. pronounced with an exhalation of breath.
2 blended with the sound of h.
--n.
1. a consonant pronounced in this way.
2 the sound of h.
--v.
1. a tr. pronounce with a breath. b intr. make the sound of h.
2 tr. draw (fluid) by suction from a vessel or cavity.
Etymology: L aspiratus past part. of aspirare: see ASPIRE