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| —pl n , sing naris | |
| anatomy the nostrils | |
| [C17: from Latin; related to Old English nasu, Latin nāsus nose] | |
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Nares
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Word Origin & History
nares
"nostrils," 1693, from L. nares, pl. of naris "nostril," from PIE base *nas- (see nose).
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Example sentences
The goal of this study is characterize the changes in bacterial diversity of the nares of hemodialysis patients.
We are starting by studying heat loss through the eyes and nares of animals being restrained for routine veterinary procedures.
Inflammation of the sinuses may occur resulting in discharge flowing from the nares.
Air enters the nasal cavity from the outside through two openings: the nostrils or external nares.
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