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nostril

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nostril
either of the two external openings of the nose

nostril [′näs·trəl]
(anatomy)
One of the external orifices of the nose. Also known as naris.


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He liked the suggestion of stormy possibilities in the proud curve of her lip and nostril.
"I should say," said Ginger, curling her nostril, "that these men, who are so wise, had better give orders that in the future all foals should be born with their eyes set just in the middle of their foreheads, instead of on the side; they always think they can improve upon nature and mend what God has made.
And he held one nostril and blew with the other at the two regiments; they were separated and blown away in the blue sky over the mountains, one this way, and the other that.
 
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