nasal

noun

an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose

a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed

adjective

sounding as if the nose were pinched

of or in or relating to the nose

Roots

nasusnas- · Latin · nose

Synonyms for nasal

rhinaladj errhineadj pharyngealn laryngealadj alveolarn labialn

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Where does nasal come from?

The word nasal breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root nas-, from Latin nasus (“nose”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.