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naris

noun na·ris \ ˈner-əs , ˈna-rəs \

Definition of naris

plural nares play \ˈner-ˌēz, ˈna-ˌrēz\
: either of the pair of openings of the nose or nasal cavity

Origin and Etymology of naris

borrowed from Latin nāris, plural nārēs "nostril"; akin to Latin nāsus "nose" — more at 1nose

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naris

noun na·ris \ ˈner-əs \

medical Definition of naris

plural nares play \-(ˌ)ēz\
: either of the pair of openings of the nose

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