Associations to the word «Palpitation»

Wiktionary

PALPITATION, noun. An abnormal awareness of the beating of the heart.

Dictionary definition

PALPITATION, noun. A rapid and irregular heart beat.
PALPITATION, noun. A shaky motion; "the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe".

Wise words

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