noun
- A consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge.
- synonyms: alveolar consonant, dental consonant, dental
adjective
- Pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs.
- Pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw.
- usage: "alveolar processes"
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