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nares


na·res

noun pl \ˈner-(ˌ)ēz\

Definition of NARES

: the pair of openings of the nose or nasal cavity

Origin of NARES

Middle English, from Latin, plural of naris; akin to Latin nasus nose — more at nose
First Known Use: 14th century

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