nasal

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

From Middle English, from Medieval Latin nāsālis, from nāsus (“the nose”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix). Doublet of nasalis.

"A sable visual orb," "A sanguinary nasal protuberance." — The Comic English Grammar: A New And Facetious Introduction To The English Tongue, Percival Leigh
"That's so," said Miss St. Maur in pure transatlantic nasal. — The Seven Dials mystery, Agatha Christie
Nasal voice, reedier than might be expected from his strong frame. — Mrs. Warren's Profession, Bernard Shaw

nasal consonant

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