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1. (adj.) alveolar
of or pertaining to alveoli.
2. alveolar
(of a consonant sound) articulated with the tongue touching or close to the alveolar ridge behind the upper front teeth, as English (t), (d), or (n).
3. (n.) alveolar
an alveolar sound.
Etymology: (1790–1800)
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1. (adj) alveolar consonant, dental consonant, alveolar, dental
a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
2. (adj) alveolar
pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
3. (adj) alveolar
pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw
"alveolar processes"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) alveolar
of, pertaining to, or resembling, alveoli or little cells, sacs, or sockets
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