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   Nostril , n. [OE. nosethril, nosethirl, AS. nosþyrl; nos for nosu nose + þyrel opening, hole, from þyrel pierced, for þyrhel, fr. purh through.  √261.  See Nose, and Through, and cf. Thrill.]
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   (Anat.) One of the external openings of the nose, which give passage to the air breathed and to secretions from the nose and eyes; one of the anterior nares.
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   ☞ In sperm whales, porpoises, and allied animals, there is only one nostril, which is situated on the top of the head and called a spiracle.
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   Perception; insight; acuteness. [Obs.]
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   Methinks a man
   Of your sagacity and clear nostril should
   Have made another choice.
   B. Jonson.
   
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