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naris

noun
na·​ris | \ ˈner-əs How to pronounce naris (audio) , ˈna-rəs\
plural nares\ ˈner-​ˌēz How to pronounce nares (audio) , ˈna-​ˌrēz \

Definition of naris

: either of the pair of openings of the nose or nasal cavity

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 The ravenous larvae then feed on their victims’ keratin, tissue and blood, eventually moving from the nares to feed externally on the developing birds. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Parasites Are Ruining the Lovesongs of Darwin’s Finches," 13 June 2019

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First Known Use of naris

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for naris

borrowed from Latin nāris, plural nārēs "nostril"; akin to Latin nāsus "nose" — more at nose entry 1

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naris

noun
na·​ris | \ ˈner-əs How to pronounce naris (audio) \
plural nares\ -​(ˌ)ēz How to pronounce nares (audio) \

Medical Definition of naris

: either of the pair of openings of the nose

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