nasal
pronunciation
How to pronounce nasal in British English:
UK [ˈneɪzl]
How to pronounce nasal in American English:
US [ˈnezəl]
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- Noun:
- a continuant consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed
- an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose
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- Adjective:
- of or in or relating to the nose
- sounding as if the nose were pinched
Word Origin
- nasal (adj.)
- 1650s, "of the nose," from French nasal, from Latin nasus "nose, the nose, sense of smell," from PIE *nas- (see nose (n.)). Of speech sounds, attested from 1660s. As a noun, "nasal letter or sound," from 1660s. Related: Nasality; nasalization.
Example
- 1. Use saline nasal spray as directed throughout the day .
- 2. What is the function of the nasal cavity ?
- 3. This may help reduce inflammation and relieve nasal congestion .
- 4. The old child nose nasal mucus stream is not over .
- 5. The nasal septum and concha are clear .