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nostril

/ˈnɒstrɪl/

/ˈnɑːstrəl/

nostrilnoun

nostrils

/ˈnɒstrɪl/

/ˈnɑːstrəl/

Translations

The doctor examined the patient's nostril for any signs of infection.

Доктор осмотрел ноздрю пациента на наличие признаков инфекции.

Definitions

Either of the two external openings of the nose, which allow air to enter and exit the nasal cavity.

She flared her nostrils in anger.

Synonyms

nasal passage

olfactory passage

nostriladjective

/ˈnɒs.trəl/

/ˈnɑːs.trəl/

Used almost exclusively attributively before another noun (e.g. "nostril hair").

Definitions

Relating to or situated in a nostril.

He trimmed his nostril hair.