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nostril
[ nos-truhl ]
/ ˈnɒs trəl /
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noun
either of the two external openings of the nose.
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British Dictionary definitions for nostril
nostril
/ (ˈnɒstrɪl) /
noun
either of the two external openings of the noseRelated adjectives: narial, narine
Word Origin for nostril
Old English nosthyrl, from nosu nose + thyrel hole
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Medical definitions for nostril
nostril
[ nŏs′trəl ]
n.
A naris.
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