Nostril: meaning, definitions and examples
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nostril
[ หnษหstrษl ]
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:
๐ต๐น narina
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเค เคเคพ เคเคฟเคฆเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Nasenloch
๐ฎ๐ฉ lubang hidung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะพะทะดัั
๐ต๐ฑ dziurka nosowa
๐ฏ๐ต ้ผปๅญ
๐ซ๐ท narine
๐ช๐ธ narina
๐น๐ท burun deliฤi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ ๊ตฌ๋ฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุฑุทูู ุงูุฃูู
๐จ๐ฟ nosnรญ dรญrka
๐ธ๐ฐ nosnรก dierka
๐จ๐ณ ้ผปๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ nosnica
๐ฎ๐ธ nรถs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฑััะฝ ัะตััะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแแ แแก แฎแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ burun dษliyi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 19813 abomination
- 19814 embittered
- 19815 patting
- 19816 nostril
- 19817 defile
- 19818 waiving
- 19819 rationalized
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