ptarmĭcus, a, um, = πταρμικός,
causing to sneeze , Theod. Prisc. 2, 3; Cael. Aur. Tard. 3, 5, 71.—Hence, as subst.: ptarmĭ-cum , i, n., that which causes sneezing , Cael. Aur. Acut. 1, 15, 138.— Plur. , Cael. Aur. Tard. 3, 2, 42.