nostril

Meanings

• noun

  A small opening on the side of the nose through which air is breathed in and out.

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Synonyms

naris , nosehole

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nostril
ostrich , wristle , mistrel , pistol , listen , stirch

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Variants

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nostril , nostrils

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Etymology

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From Old French nostrille, from nostre 'our' + nez 'nose'.

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Trivia

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1. Each nostril is connected to a different branch of the olfactory nerve, which allows us to distinguish different smells.

2. The average person breathes in and out about 12 to 15 times per minute, and each nostril alternates being the dominant one for breathing.

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Related Concepts

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1. nasal cavity: The space inside the nose where the process of smelling and filtering air takes place.

2. olfaction: The sense of smell and the organs that detect and identify different odors.

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Culture

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In literature, the nostrils are often used as a metaphor for detection or perception. In art, nostrils are depicted in various forms, such as in portraits and caricatures. In music, the term 'nostalgia' is derived from the Greek word for 'nostril' and 'longing'.

How to Memorize "nostril"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a nose with two small openings on the sides.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nostril' with the word 'nose' and the idea of breathing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Nose-Trils' to remember that nostrils are part of the nose.

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