Nostril
/nˈɑstrɪl/
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Definition
(noun) 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.
Sentence Examples
There's a pea in my right nostril.
I have a facial boil. There's a painful lump at the back of one nostril.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor checked each ____ to ensure there was no blockage in the patient's airway.