amphirhinal
|am-phi-rhi-nal|
C2
/ˌæm.fɪˈraɪ.nəl/
both nostrils
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphirhinal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'rhin-' meaning 'nose'.
Historical Evolution
'Amphi-' and 'rhin-' combined in Greek to form 'amphirhinal', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having both nostrils', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or having both nostrils or nasal passages.
The amphirhinal structure of certain animals allows for enhanced olfactory capabilities.
Synonyms
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