Alveolar — synonyms, definition

1. alveolar (Adjective)

2 definitions

alveolar (Adjective) — Pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs.

alveolar (Adjective) — Pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw. ex. "alveolar processes"

2. alveolar (Noun)

3 synonyms
alveolar consonant dental dental consonant
1 definition

alveolar (Noun) — A consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge.

1 type of
consonant