"alveolare" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Latin alveolus, a diminutive of alveus (“a tray, trough, basin”), from alvus (“the belly, the stomach, bowels, womb, etc.”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|alveolus}} Latin alveolus Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} alveolare
  1. The lowest point on the septum between the central incisors of the upper jaw.
    Sense id: en-alveolare-en-noun-T11eLMod Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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