alveolar
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adjective \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
See Examples of ALVEOLAR
- The word “two” begins with an alveolar sound.
First Known Use of ALVEOLAR
1778
al·ve·o·lar
adjective \al-ˈvē-ə-lər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ALVEOLAR
1
: of, relating to, resembling, or having alveoli
2
: of, relating to, or constituting the part of the jaws where the teeth arise, the air cells of the lungs, or glands with secretory cells about a central space
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