Nostrils: meaning, definitions and examples

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nostrils

 

[ หˆnษ’sยทtrษ™lz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body part

Nostrils are the two openings in the nose through which air passes in and out of the body. They are lined with mucous membranes and tiny hairs that help filter out dust and other particles.

Synonyms

nasal cavities, nasal passages, nose holes

Examples of usage

  • The fresh scent of flowers tickled her nostrils.
  • He could feel the cold air entering his nostrils as he took a deep breath.
  • The smoke made her nostrils burn.
  • The strong smell of the spices filled her nostrils.
  • I could see steam rising from his nostrils as he breathed heavily.

Translations

Translations of the word "nostrils" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น narinas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคธเคพเค›เคฟเคฆเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nasenlรถcher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lubang hidung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ะทะดั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nozdrza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ผปๅญ” (ใณใ“ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท narines

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fosas nasales

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท burun delikleri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝง๊ตฌ๋ฉ (kotgu-meong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŠุงุดูŠู… (khiyashim)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nozdry

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nozdry

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผปๅญ” (bรญkว’ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nosnici

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nasir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฝะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (nestoebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ burun dษ™liklษ™ri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fosas nasales

Etymology

The word 'nostrils' comes from Middle English 'nostril' and Old English 'nosthyrl', which is a compound of 'nosu' meaning 'nose' and 'thyrl' meaning 'hole'. The concept of nostrils has been present in human anatomy for centuries, as they play a crucial role in the respiratory system by allowing air to enter and exit the body.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,096, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.