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nasal
1[ ney-zuhl ]
adjective
- of or relating to the nose:
the nasal cavity.
- Phonetics. pronounced with the voice issuing through the nose, either partly, as in French nasal vowels, or entirely (as in m, n, or the ng of song ).
noun
- Phonetics. a nasal speech sound.
nasal
2[ ney-zuhl ]
noun
- a bar or narrow plate used with an open helmet as a defense for the nose.
nasal
/ ˈneɪzəl; neɪˈzælɪtɪ /
adjective
- of or relating to the nose
- phonetics pronounced with the soft palate lowered allowing air to escape via the nasal cavity instead of or as well as through the mouth
noun
- a nasal speech sound, such as English m, n, or ng
- another word for nosepiece
nasal
/ nā′zəl /
- Relating to or involving the nose.
Derived Forms
- nasality, noun
- ˈnasally, adverb
Other Words From
- na·sal·i·ty [ney-, zal, -i-tee], nasal·ism noun
- semi·na·sali·ty noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of nasal1
Origin of nasal2
Word History and Origins
Origin of nasal1
Example Sentences
There have even been reports of zinc-induced anosmia syndrome, meaning a loss of smell, from zinc nasal sprays.
Another officer rushed to the scene and administered Narcan, the nasal spray used to counteract life-threatening opioid overdoses.
This could mean new nasal vaccines or treatments that increase protective molecules, known as Interleukin-17.
The character White played from 1989 to 1998 on the wholesome hit sitcom “Family Matters” defined the Black nerd for TV watchers: saddle shoes, suspenders, thick glasses, high, nasal voice.
Increased pressure from redistribution of fluid in the nose inhibits nerve endings in nasal passages, reducing the ability to smell and taste — one reason why wasabi and hot sauce are popular condiments on the ISS.
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