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naris vs orifice

orifice vs naris

naris and orifice both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
naris Yes No No No
orifice Yes No No No
As nouns, orifice is a hypernym of naris; that is, orifice is a word with a broader meaning than naris:
  • naris: any of the openings to the nasal cavities that allow air to flow through the cavities to the pharynx
  • orifice: an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity
Other hypernyms of naris include opening, porta.
naris (noun) orifice (noun)
any of the openings to the nasal cavities that allow air to flow through the cavities to the pharynx an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity
Difference between naris and orifice

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