noun
- A nostril; one of the two openings in the nose through which air passes.
Usage: Usually used in the plural form 'nares' in medical and anatomical contexts.; Formal or technical term; 'nostril' is more common in everyday speech.
Examples
- The doctor examined each naris to check for blockages.
- Air enters the body through the nares during breathing.
- The patient complained of congestion in both nares.
- In anatomy class, we learned that each naris is lined with mucous membranes.
- The nares are separated by the nasal septum.