What does NARIS mean?

Here is the requested information on "naris": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. Either of the two external openings of the nasal cavity in vertebrates, which admit air to the lungs and smells to the olfactory nerves.
2. A nostril.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈnɛrɪs/
• UK: /ˈnɑːrɪs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "naris" comes from the Latin "nāris," meaning "nostril." It has been used in English since the mid-17th century, primarily in scientific and medical contexts.

Synonyms:

• Nostril
• Nasal opening

Related Words:

• Nasal
• Snare
• Rains
• Raise
• Nears

Example Sentences:

1. The birds naris was clogged with dirt.
2. The doctor examined both of the patients narises to check for signs of infection.