Nasal ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Nasal ( adjective )

1. Of or relating to the nose.
2. Having a sound produced through the nose, especially as a result of a blocked or congested nose.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin nasalis, from nasus 'nose'.

Examples:

1. The nasal spray helped relieve his sinus pressure.
2. The nasal voice was unpleasant to listen to.
3. The nasal passages were inflamed and irritated.
4. The nasal cavity was filled with mucus.
5. The nasal sound was a result of the cold.

(As a noun)

Nasal ( noun )

1. Of or relating to the nose.
2. Having a sound produced through the nose, especially as a result of a blocked or congested nose.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin nasalis, from nasus 'nose'.

Examples:

1. The nasal spray helped relieve his sinus pressure.
2. The nasal voice was unpleasant to listen to.
3. The nasal passages were inflamed and irritated.
4. The nasal cavity was filled with mucus.
5. The nasal sound was a result of the cold.