What is the meaning of nasal?

noun

  • A consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed.
  • An elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose.

adjective

  • Of or in or relating to the nose.
    • usage: "nasal passages"
  • Sounding as if the nose were pinched.
    • usage: "a whining nasal voice"
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