nostril
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.nos·tril
noun \ˈnäs-trəl\Definition of NOSTRIL
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
See Examples of NOSTRIL
- My left nostril is stuffed up.
- She left in a rage, her nostrils flaring.
Origin of NOSTRIL
Middle English nosethirl, from Old English nosthyrl, from nosu nose + thyrel hole; akin to Old English thurh through
First Known Use: before 12th century
Rhymes with NOSTRIL
nos·tril
noun \ˈnäs-trəl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of NOSTRIL
1
: either of the external nares; broadly : either of the nares with the adjoining passage on the same side of the nasal septum
2
: either fleshy lateral wall of the nose
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