Nostril: meaning, definitions and examples

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nostril

 

[ หˆnษ‘หstrษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

A nostril is one of the two openings in the nose that allow air to enter the nasal passages for breathing. They are also involved in the sense of smell and play a role in filtering and humidifying the air we breathe.

Synonyms

airway, nasal passage, nose hole

Examples of usage

  • He breathed in deeply through his nostrils.
  • She has a piercing in her left nostril.
  • The doctor examined the patient's nostrils for any signs of infection.
  • Nostrils are important for regulating airflow while breathing.

Translations

Translations of the word "nostril" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น narina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค• เค•เคพ เค›เคฟเคฆเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nasenloch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lubang hidung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพะทะดั€ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziurka nosowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ผปๅญ”

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท narine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ narina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท burun deliฤŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ” ๊ตฌ๋ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฑุทูˆู… ุงู„ุฃู†ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nosnรญ dรญrka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nosnรก dierka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผปๅญ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nosnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรถs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ั‹ะฝ ั‚ะตัั–ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒฎแƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ burun dษ™liyi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ narina

Etymology

The word 'nostril' comes from the Old English 'nosthr', which means 'nose', combined with the suffix 'il', indicating a diminutive form. The term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic *nostwล, which also relates to the Proto-Indo-European root *nas- meaning 'nose'. Over time, 'nostril' evolved to distinguish the individual openings of the nose, especially in the context of breathing and olfactory functions. The anatomical importance of nostrils has been recognized across cultures, as they are essential for life-sustaining activities such as respiration and the sense of smell. The structure of nostrils can vary significantly among different species, reflecting adaptations to their environments and lifestyles.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,816, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.