Defenition of the word alveolar
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Defenition of the word alveolar
- pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
- pertaining to the alveolar ridge; "alveolar consonant"
- a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
- pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw
Synonyms for the word alveolar
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- alveolar consonant
- dental
- dental consonant
Hypernyms for the word alveolar
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