Synonyms for nostrils
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : nos-truh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɒs trəl |
Top 10 synonyms for nostrils Other synonyms for the word nostrils
Définition of nostrils
Origin :- Old English nosþyrl, nosðirl, literally "the hole of the nose," from nosu "nose" (see nose (n.)) + þyrel "hole" (see thrill (v.)).
- As in nose : noun smelling organ of animate being
- That and a slight paleness of the nostrils were the only evidences of his condition.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- The scent of a big item was in his nostrils, and it stimulated him like champagne.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- The dripping of water reached the ear; the smell of dampness the nostrils.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- The stinging air bit my nostrils and drove my hands into my pockets.
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
- How would they ever get the smell of the smoke of that sacrifice out of their nostrils?
- Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
- His nostrils tasted the incense of fresh earth and growing things.
- Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
- Also there was a flavor of farm-yard in my nostrils and the shouting of a multitude in my ears.
- Extract from : « American Notes » by Rudyard Kipling
- The very odour of those plums in Johnny's nostrils was the equivalent of ecstasy.
- Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton
- He smiled indulgently, and exhaled a long wreath of smoke from his nostrils.
- Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
- I saw you sprawling on the floor, and blood gushing from your nostrils.
- Extract from : « Joseph Andrews Vol. 1 » by Henry Fielding
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