Meaning of the word nostril in English

What does nostril mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

nostril

US /ˈnɑː.strəl/
UK /ˈnɒs.trəl/
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Noun

either of two external openings of the nasal cavity in vertebrates that admit air to the lungs and smells to the olfactory nerves

Example:
He flared his nostrils in anger.
The horse snorted, expelling air from its wide nostrils.
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