Looking for the meaning of the word NOSTRIL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NOSTRIL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Nostril
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English nosterl, nosthyrl, from nosu ‘nose’ + thȳr(e)l ‘hole’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɒstr(ɪ)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
either of two external openings of the nasal cavity in vertebrates that admit air to the lungs and smells to the olfactory nerves.
Short Definition:either of two external openings of nasal cavity in vertebrates
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