nostril

American  

[nos-truhl] / ˈnɒs trəl /

noun

1. either of the two external openings of the nose.

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nostril British  

/ ˈnɒstrɪl /

noun

1. either of the two external openings of the nose

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Etymology

Origin of nostril

before 1000; Middle English nostrill, Old English nosterl, variant of nosthyrl, equivalent to nos ( u ) nose + thyrel hole; thirl

Example Sentences

Carr glared at Mal, all thin lips and flared nostrils, but before he could say anything, there was a commotion to their left.

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The curve of her chin and the way her nostrils flared a little as she smiled reminded him of something.

From Literature

“How do you get it to come out of your nostrils like that?”

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The nostrils twitch, but she doesn’t move to lick it up.

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I have cotton balls in my nostrils, an ice pack on my eye, and Neosporin on the cut on my nose.

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