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Meaning of nostril
The primary meaning of the word "nostril" refers to either of the two external openings of the nose, which serve as the passage for air to enter and leave the lungs.
Etymology of nostril
The word "nostril" has its etymological roots in Old English "nost(h)ril" and "nosu" or "nos" meaning nose, and "thirl" or "thyril" meaning hole, with influences from Old Norse "nysstirl" and Latin "naris" meaning nostril.
Historically, the term "nostril" has been used in Middle English to describe the nasal passages, with usage dating back to the 9th century.
Synonyms
nose
nasal passage
airway
breathing hole
nasal cavity
olfactory organ
scent organ
smell organ
snout
proboscis
nosehole
nasal orifice
respiratory passage
air passage
nasal fossa
nasal meatus
turbinate
concha
septum
nasal septum
alar
nostril wing
nasal vestibule
nasal chamber
Definitions
- A definition of "nostril" based on Oxford Languages is: either of the two external openings of the nose, which serve as the passage for air to enter and leave the lungs.
- * Another definition from Oxford Languages is: the external orifice of the nose, especially one of the two external openings.
Usage Examples
- She had a cold, and her nostrils were clogged with mucus.
- * The rabbit twitched its nostrils as it sensed the air.
- * The doctor examined the patient's nostrils with an otoscope.
Antonyms
mouth
oral cavity
lip
gum
tooth
jaw
tongue
palate
pharynx
larynx
trachea
esophagus
glottis
epiglottis
velum
uvula
tonsil
adenoid
sinus