anterior naris

/ænˌtɪriər ˈnɛərɪs/
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Other forms: anterior nares

Definitions of anterior naris
  1. noun
    either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
    synonyms: nostril
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    type of:
    naris
    any of the openings to the nasal cavities that allow air to flow through the cavities to the pharynx
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