nostril
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- noun
- /ˈnɑːstrəl/
- The eye and the nostril may run on the affected side, but sometimes the nostril feels blocked.
- nose and nostrils
- flared nostrils
- spray in each nostril
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Watch on YouTubeI was told that a bird's nostril is called a nares.
- I was told that a bird's nostril is called a nares.
- So my nose might be big, but my nostrils up here are quite tight.
- Now, I put powder here because my nostrils are quite small.
- They help them keep their nostrils and ears squeaky clean.
- When I get sick, my right nostril is almost useless.
- No matter what I do, you heat the nostrils, you sniff it.
- It's really good at clearing your nostrils out of the goops.
- I would love to release my tests, but my nostrils are under audit.
- And I've gotten very sick since because the nostril hairs help your hair or help.
Examples
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He pinched his nostrils shut to prevent breathing in the strong smell.
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It's really good at clearing your nostrils out of the goops.
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When I get sick, my right nostril is almost useless.
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I can breathe out of both nostrils which is so nice.
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Now, I put powder here because my nostrils are quite small.
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For a moment, the tall man just stood there, nostrils flared as if to test the air.
Fiction book (1991) -
You caught the scent of a lesser stag in your nostrils.
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When I have a cold, my left nostril is completely blocked.
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She took a deep breath through both nostrils before diving underwater.
Synonyms
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One of the two openings in the nose that let air in while breathing
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One of the two outer openings of the nose that let air in
Compounds
- Specialized
One of the two openings at the back of the nose that lead to the throat
How Essential
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nostril comes from Old English parts: nose and thyrel, where thyrel meant a 'small hole'. So a nostril is literally a 'nose-hole', which is why it means the openings in your nose for air.