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nasal

na·sal [ náyz'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of nose: forming part of or relating to the nose

2. pronounced through nose: describes a speech sound that is pronounced with breath escaping mainly through the nose rather than the mouth.
See also  oraladj (sense 5)


3. with nasal sounds: characterized by nasal sounds
a nasal accent



noun  (plural na·sals)
Definition:
 
1. nasal sound: a nasal sound or a letter that represents it

2. helmet part: the nosepiece of a helmet

[Mid-17th century. Directly or via French< medieval Latin nasalis< Latin nasus "nose"]

na·sal·i·ty [ nay zállətee ] noun
na·sal·ly adverb
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