a. Stertorous. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. stertere to snore: cf. F. stertoreux. ] Characterized by a deep snoring, which accompanies inspiration in some diseases, especially apoplexy; hence, hoarsely breathing; snoring. [ 1913 Webster ]

Burning, stertorous breath that hurt her cheek. Mrs. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]

The day has ebbed away, and it is night in his room, before his stertorous breathing lulls. Dickens. [ 1913 Webster ]