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nares
This term is primarily used in medical, anatomical, and veterinary contexts to describe the nostrils. It carries a clinical tone, making it appropriate for surgical reports or biological descriptions, whereas nostrils is the standard term for everyday conversation.
Grammatically, nares is a plural noun derived from Latin. Because it is inherently plural, it does not have a standard singular form in English usage; one would typically refer to a single nostril rather than a single naris, although the latter exists in highly specialized technical literature.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor examined the patient's nares for signs of inflammation.
Air enters the respiratory system through the external nares.
He noticed a small foreign object lodged in the left nares of the child.
The anatomical study describes the nares as the primary entrance for air.
Ancient texts describe the shape of the nares in various primate species.
Check if there is any discharge coming from the nares.
The creature's wide nares allowed it to scent prey from miles away.
I wonder if the mucosal lining of the nares is irritated by the cold air.