nare etymology

Etymology

The word "nare" comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *nes-, meaning "nose". This root is also found in the Latin word "nasus", the Greek word "ῥίς" (rhís), and the Sanskrit word "नासा" (nāsa).

Meaning

The word "nare" refers to either:

• Nostril: One of the two external openings of the nose.
• Passage between the nostrils: The cavity or channel that connects the nostrils to the pharynx.

Origin

The word "nare" first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. It is derived from the Old French word "nare", which in turn comes from the Latin word "naris", meaning "nostril". The word "naris" is ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *nes-.

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