˜yÐÄvlog

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nostril

[ nos-truhl ]

noun

  1. either of the two external openings of the nose.


nostril

/ ˈ²ÔÉ’²õ³Ù°ùɪ±ô /

noun

  1. either of the two external openings of the nose narialnarine
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of nostril1

before 1000; Middle English nostrill, Old English nosterl, variant of nosthyrl, equivalent to nos ( u ) nose + thyrel hole; thirl
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of nostril1

Old English nosthyrl, from nosu nose + thyrel hole
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Example Sentences

Nasal tanners are designed to be sprayed into the nostrils and claim to work by administering a substance known as Melanotan II, a chemical that darkens skin pigmentation.

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Plastic straws were also noted sticking out of sea turtle nostrils, and sickening or killing seabirds, fish, manatees, dolphins and other marine mammals.

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You have probably seen products in the shop that you can spray up each of your nostrils at the first sign of a cold.

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He said he joined Giles and Arzola in trying the new supply, but in an instant, his nostrils were burning and he was in serious pain.

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"The texture, tooth pattern, well-developed bony palate, and nostrils confirmed the item as the skull of a baby crocodile," they said.

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