Meaning of the word rhinarium in English
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rhinarium
US /raɪˈnɛərɪəm/
UK /raɪˈnɛər.i.əm/
Noun
the moist, naked surface around the nostrils of most mammals, excluding humans and most primates.
Example:
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The dog's cold, wet rhinarium touched my hand.
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Many nocturnal animals have a well-developed rhinarium for enhanced olfaction.
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