nostril

One entry found for nostril.

Main Entry: nos·tril
Pronunciation: 'näs-tr&l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English nosethirl, from Old English nosthyrl, from nosu nose + thyrel hole; akin to Old English thurh through
1 : either of the external nares; broadly : either of the nares with the adjoining passage on the same side of the septum
2 : either fleshy lateral wall of the nose