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词汇 prenasal
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Definition of prenasal in English:

prenasal

noun priːˈneɪzl

  • 1Chiefly Palaeontology. Especially in a fish: a bone or bony plate located anterior to the nasal bone in the snout.

  • 2Zoology. In a reptile: a scale on the head immediately in front of the nostril.

  • 3Linguistics. A prenasalized consonant.

adjective priːˈneɪzl

  • 1Zoology and Anatomy. Located in front of the nose, the nostrils, or the nasal region.

  • 2Linguistics. Occurring before a nasal consonant; characterized by prenasalization.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From pre- + nasal. Compare postnasal, postnasal.

Definition of prenasal in US English:

prenasal

nounpriːˈneɪzl

  • 1Chiefly Palaeontology. Especially in a fish: a bone or bony plate located anterior to the nasal bone in the snout.

  • 2Zoology. In a reptile: a scale on the head immediately in front of the nostril.

  • 3Linguistics. A prenasalized consonant.

adjectivepriːˈneɪzl

  • 1Zoology and Anatomy. Located in front of the nose, the nostrils, or the nasal region.

  • 2Linguistics. Occurring before a nasal consonant; characterized by prenasalization.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From pre- + nasal. Compare postnasal, postnasal.
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