Nares

Pronunciation: /nɛrz/

Definitions of nares

noun The plural form of 'naris', which refers to the nostrils or nasal passages of a person or animal.

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor used a tool to check my nares.

A2 When you have a cold, your nares may become congested.

B1 Proper hygiene includes cleaning your nares regularly.

B2 The nares are the openings through which we breathe.

C1 The nares play a crucial role in the respiratory system.

C2 The nares are lined with mucous membranes to help filter the air we breathe.

Examples of nares in a Sentence

formal The nares are the openings in the nose through which air enters and leaves the respiratory system.

informal Make sure to keep your nares clean to avoid any breathing problems.

slang I can't breathe properly because my nares are all stuffed up.

figurative His nares flared in anger as he listened to the accusations.

Grammatical Forms of nares

• plural: nares
• comparative: more nares
• superlative: most nares
• present tense: nares
• future tense: will nares
• perfect tense: have nares
• continuous tense: is nares
• singular: nare
• positive degree: nares
• infinitive: to nares
• gerund: naresing
• participle: naresed

Origin and Evolution of nares

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nares' originated from Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin to refer to nostrils, 'nares' has retained its meaning in English as the anatomical term for the nostrils.