alveolar
adjectiveHow to pronounce alveolar:
Definition of alveolar:
- alveolar (adjective):
 - of, relating to, resembling, or having alveoli
 - of, relating to, or constituting the part of the jaws where the teeth arise, the air-containing compartments of the lungs, or glands with secretory cells about a central space
 
Synonyms for alveolar:
alveolar consonant
dental
dental consonant
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