Meaning
nostril
- Either of the two external openings of the nose.
In a sentence
Uno sgradevole odore di bruciato gli entrò nelle narici.
An unpleasant smell of burning entered his nostrils.
Il cavallo allargava le narici, nervoso per l'imminente temporale.
The horse flared its nostrils, nervous about the approaching storm.
Il medico gli ha esaminato la narice destra con una piccola luce.
The doctor examined his right nostril with a small light.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| narice | feminine · singular |
| narici | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine noun; almost always used in the plural unless referring specifically to one side.