nostril

English

/ˈnɒstɹɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • Either of the two orifices located on the nose (or on the beak of a bird); used as a passage for air and other gases to travel the nasal passages.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English nostril inherited from Old English nosþȳrel affix from English nose + English thirl (hole).

Origin

English

thirl

Gloss

hole

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