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Meaning of "nostril" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NOSTRIL

Old English nosthyrl, from nosunose + thyrel hole.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NOSTRIL

nostril  [ˈnɒstrɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NOSTRIL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nostril is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NOSTRIL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Nostril

A nostril is one of the two channels of the nose, from the point where they bifurcate to the external opening. In birds and mammals, they contain branched bones or cartilages called turbinates, whose function is to warm air on inhalation and remove moisture on exhalation. Fish do not breathe through their noses, but they do have two small holes used for smelling which may, indeed, be called nostrils. The Procellariiformes are distinguished from other birds by having tubular extensions of their nostrils. In humans, the nasal cycle is the normal ultradian cycle of each nostril's blood vessels becoming engorged in swelling, then shrinking. The nostrils of an adult human male The nostrils are separated by the septum. The septum can sometimes be deviated, causing one nostril to appear larger than the other. With extreme damage to the septum and columella, the two nostrils are no longer separated and form a single larger external opening. Like other tetrapods, humans have two external nostrils and two additional nostrils at the back of the nasal cavity, inside the head. Each choanae contains approximately 1000 strands of nasal hair.

Definition of nostril in the English dictionary

The definition of nostril in the dictionary is either of the two external openings of the nose related adjectives narial narine.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NOSTRIL


acetonitrile
əˌsiːtəʊˈnaɪtrɪl
aryl
ˈærɪl
Benadryl
ˈbɛnədrɪl
beryl
ˈbɛrɪl
brill
brɪl
coistrel
ˈkɔɪstrɪl
drill
drɪl
frill
frɪl
grill
ɡrɪl
grille
ɡrɪl
isonitrile
ˌaɪsəʊˈnaɪtrɪl
krill
krɪl
nitrile
ˈnaɪtrɪl
nitryl
ˈnaɪtrɪl
peril
ˈpɛrɪl
quadrille
kwɒˈdrɪl
testrill
ˈtɛstrɪl
tetryl
ˈtɛtrɪl
thrill
θrɪl
trill
trɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NOSTRIL

nosologist
nosology
nosophobia
nostalgia
nostalgic
nostalgically
nostalgist
nostoc
nostologic
nostological
nostology
nostomania
nostopathy
nostos
nostradamic
Nostradamus
nostro account
nostrum
nosy
nosy parker

WORDS THAT END LIKE NOSTRIL

April
aril
Bovril
captopril
courbaril
Cyril
enalapril
Estoril
fibril
imperil
mandril
meril
microfibril
myofibril
nombril
scurril
tendril
tumbril
vril
yellow peril

Synonyms and antonyms of nostril in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «nostril» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NOSTRIL

Find out the translation of nostril to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nostril from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nostril» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

鼻孔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ventana de la nariz
570 millions of speakers

English

nostril
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नथुने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فَتْحَةُ الْأًنْفِ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ноздря
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

narina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নাসারন্ধ্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

narine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lubang hidung
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nasenloch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

鼻の穴
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

콧구멍
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nostril
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lỗ mũi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாசியில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नाकपुडी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

burun deliği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

narice
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nozdrze
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ніздря
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ρουθούνι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

neusgat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

näsborre
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nesebor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nostril

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NOSTRIL»

The term «nostril» is regularly used and occupies the 60.323 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NOSTRIL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nostril

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QUOTES WITH «NOSTRIL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word nostril.
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Sloane Crosley
Picture it in your mind's nostril: you get in a cab in time to catch twin thugs named Vomit and Cologne assaulting a defenseless pine-tree air freshener.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NOSTRIL»

Discover the use of nostril in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nostril and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Yoga for Men: Postures for Healthy, Stress-Free Living
Now inhale through your left nostril. As you do so, gently place your right thumb over your right nostril to seal off the nostril. You are now breathing in through the left nostril. As you complete your inhalation into your left nostril, press your right ...
Thomas Claire, 2003
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Diabetes: A Self Help Solution
Determine which nostril is active. (The active nostril is the one in which the air is flowing freely. The passive nostril is the nostril in which there is some natural blockage due to the natural cyclic swelling of the mucosa.) 3. If the right nostril is  ...
Jacob Swilling, 2005
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Rhinoplasty: An Atlas of Surgical Techniques
Nostril Value Using the broadest definition of a "nasal valve" as a structure that regulates air flow and based on my experience with over 1,000 secondary rhinoplasty patients, I now utilize a four-valve concept: 1) nostril, 2) vestibular, 3) internal ...
Rollin K. Daniel, 2002
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Brain Builders!: A Lifelong Guide to Sharper Thinking, ...
The nostril that makes the higher- pitched sound on exhaling represents the more congested nasal passage. ▽ You might also try this test: Without plugging either nostril, exhale rapidly many times in succession. You will note a cool sensation ...
Richard Leviton, 1995
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Stress Management for Life
Practitioners of meditation often include alternating nostril breathing (also known as balanced breathing) to relax the mind and body and to enhance their experience of meditation. Its purpose is to make the respiratory rhythm more regular, ...
Michael Olpin, Margie Hesson, 2009
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The Cognitive Neurosciences
Sniff air-flow Schematic nostril Mucnsa A Low flow-rate FIGURE 19.9 Schematic of theoretical framework for the results of Mozell et al. (1991). Top: Schematic of simplified nostril. Direction of airflow is from left to right. Thickness of the paired ...
Michael S. Gazzaniga, 2004
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Human Microscopic Anatomy: An Atlas for Students of Medicine ...
A wing of the nostril (WN) or ala nasi makes up the lateral wall of each nostril (No ). The major (Ma) and, when present, minor (Mi) nasal cartilage give rigidity to nostrils and keep them open. Nasal muscles (NM) insert on the cartilages.
Radivoj V. Krstic, 1991
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Piercing Bible
Initial jewelry gauge: Rings 20 gauge or thicker, up to 12 gauge for a large piercing; 20- or 18-gauge nostril screws with a head (gem, ball, or other ornament) 1.75 mm or larger; or 16 gauge, with a head 2 mm or larger - Initial jewelry size: ...
Elayne Angel, 2011
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Practice Manual Pranayama
Close the rig breath Close the right n breath Close the right nostr breath, count Close the right nostril count lose the right nostril count to 5. the right nostril to 5. right nostril with with the the thumb and ho thumb and hold t thumb and hold t thumb ...
Jana A. Czipin, 2012
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Clairvoyance for Psychic Empowerment: A Personal Empowerment ...
As the inhalation takes place, visualize energy (white, blue, or gold) flowing up your right nostril to the Third Eye where you feel the sensation of the visualized globe. As you exhale, imagine the colored energy flowing from the Ajna point down ...
Carl Llewellyn Weschcke, Joe H. Slate, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NOSTRIL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nostril is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Daughters by Adrienne Celt review – a mystical reflection on …
... dilates, her nostril flares, it is a genuine person's experience of something outside itself. Which means there is something inside itself as well. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Storm water officials concerned about potentially deadly bacteria
“She went swimming in it and it went into her nostril,” said Douglas Maumann. “She didn't think anything of it at the time but a few days later, ... «WSOC Charlotte, Jul 15»
3
Washington police learn how to administer Narcan to overdose victims
Ms. Zidek then demonstrated how to administer the drug using a dummy, squeezing a dose of Narcan into one nostril. If needed, another dose ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
4
Share “All the Home's a Stage Part 11: Clearing a...”
Still, despite my best poker face, I occasionally could feel a nostril lift. “Did you see Marni's nose wrinkle, Peapod? She doesn't like my coffee ... «NewsOK.com, Jul 15»
5
Detecting dementia in patients with normal neuropsychological …
... to dementia: Stamps et al. found that patients who could not detect the odour of peanut butter with their left nostril were likely to have Alzheimer's disease [9]. «BMC Blogs Network, Jul 15»
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Police continue to appeal for help to find missing teenagers
Jessica is white, around 5ft, of a small build, short light blonde hair with a long black wig over the top and her lip and left nostril are pierced. «Hereford Times, Jul 15»
7
How to treat had lice without lindane
I use Afrin spray (two squirts in each nostril) when the pilot announces that we will be landing (or 20 minutes before landing). This is a lot of stuff ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
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Second Hand Chic: Novelist KATHY LETTE says we should follow …
Some people have flair – I wore them. Constantly. I was devastated when they went out of style. The only flared thing I've worn since is a nostril. «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
9
Penarth, the sea, life and me by Alison Powell
However, sometimes, I crave something with no strong flavours, no whistle around your nostril zing or smell. I just want comfort and crunch and ... «Penarth Times, Jul 15»
10
Central blotter: Officer spots white powder under driver's nose, finds …
However, the office spotted a white powdery substance under the man's left nostril. When the officer asked if he could search the pickup, the ... «Palm Beach Post, Jul 15»

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