alveolar

Meaning

Adj

1. (not-comparable, relational) Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
2. (not-comparable, relational) Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.
3. (not-comparable) Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.
4. (not-comparable, relational) Relating to the glands with secretory cells about a central space.

Noun

An alveolar consonant.

Synonyms

dental

alveolar consonant

dental consonant

honeycombed

bubble

porous

vesicle

full of holes

socketlike

abscess

gas cavity

air bubble

bleb

blister

Translations

alveolar

alveolare

alvéolaire

alveolar

φατνιακός

alveolar

alveolar

alveolär

Alveolar

alveolengängig

οδοντικός

κυψελικός

dentale

consonant alveolar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/al.ˈviː.əl.ə/

Etymology

From alveolus + -ar.