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Alveolar

noun
/æl.viː.ˈəʊ.lə/
Word Frequency: 3.7

Definitions

1.nounAn alveolar consonant
2.adjectiveOf or relating to an alveolus.
3.adjectiveRelating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.
4.adjectiveRelating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
5.adjectiveFormed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.

Synonyms

gingivalalveolar consonantdental consonantcellulardentofoamedpittedalveolatealveolatedacinarvesicularsacculated
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