naris

noun

na·ris | \ ˈner-əs

How to pronounce naris (audio)

, ˈna-rəs\

plural nares\ ˈner-ˌēz

How to pronounce nares (audio)

, ˈna-ˌrēz \

Definition of naris

: either of the pair of openings of the nose or nasal cavity

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The ravenous larvae then feed on their victims’ keratin, tissue and blood, eventually moving from the nares to feed externally on the developing birds. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Parasites Are Ruining the Lovesongs of Darwin’s Finches," 13 June 2019

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naris

noun

na·ris | \ ˈner-əs

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plural nares\ -(ˌ)ēz

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Medical Definition of naris

: either of the pair of openings of the nose

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