Alveolar

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Adjective 1.2 Noun 1.3 Synonyms

English

Adjective

alveolar

1. Of, or relating to an alveolus
2. (anatomy) Relating to the jaw ridge containing the teeth sockets
3. (anatomy) Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs
4. (linguistics) Formed with the tip of the tongue touching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth

Noun

alveolar

1. (linguistics) An alveolar consonant

Synonyms

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