alveolar
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(adjective) pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs |
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(adjective) pertaining to the alveolar ridge; "alveolar consonant" |
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(noun) a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge |
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Synonyms: alveolar consonant, dental consonant |
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Related Words: consonant |
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