alveolar

al·ve·o·lar

adj \al-ˈvē-(ə-)lər\

Definition of ALVEOLAR

1

: of, relating to, resembling, or having alveoli; especially : of, relating to, or constituting the part of the jaws where the teeth arise, the air-containing compartments of the lungs, or glands with secretory cells about a central space

2

: articulated with the tip of the tongue touching or near the teethridge

— al·ve·o·lar·ly adverb

Examples of ALVEOLAR

1. The word “two” begins with an alveolar sound.

First Known Use of ALVEOLAR

1778