nostril
nounHow many syllables in nostril?
There are 2 syllables in the word nostril.How to pronounce nostril:
Definition of nostril:
- nostril (noun):
- either of the external nares
- either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose.
- either of the nares with the adjoining passage on the same side of the septum
Synonyms for nostril:
anterior naris
nose
olfactory organ
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