Stertorous
Pronunciation : Ster"to*rous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. stertere to snore: cf. F. stertoreux.]
Definition : Defn: Characterized by a deep snoring, which accompaines inspiration in some diseases, especially apoplexy; hence, hoarsely breathing; snoring. Burning, stertorous breath that hurt her cheek. Mrs. Browning. The day has ebbed away, and it is night in his room, before his stertorous breathing lulls. Dickens.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913