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"Alveolar" Definition

noun

Linguistics An alveolar sound.

adjective

Anatomy Relating to the alveoli of the lungs.
Anatomy Relating to the jaw section containing the tooth sockets: the alveolar ridge.
Linguistics Formed with the tip of the tongue touching or near the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth, as the English (t), (d), and (s).
Of or relating to an alveolus.
Of, relating to, resembling, or having .

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