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Wordabulary

nostril

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

One of the two openings at the bottom of the nose.

"He breathed in sharply through one nostril, the other blocked by his cold."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "He breathed in sharply through one _____, the other blocked by his cold."

Answer: nostril

In your own words, what does "nostril" mean?

One of the two openings at the bottom of the nose.

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