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Spiracle vs Spirable - What's the difference?

spiracle | spirable |

As a noun spiracle

is a pore or opening used (especially by spiders and some fish) for breathing.

As an adjective spirable is

(obsolete) capable of being breathed; respirable.

spiracle

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A pore or opening used (especially by spiders and some fish) for breathing.
  • The blowhole of a whale.
  • Any small aperture or vent for air or other fluid.

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    spirable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Capable of being breathed; respirable.
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    • (Webster 1913)