Definitions for: Alveolar

[n] a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
[adj] pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
[adj] pertaining to the alveolar ridge; "alveolar consonant"

Webster (1913) Definition: Al"ve*o*lar (?; 277), a. [L. alveolus a small hollow
or cavity: cf. F. alv['e]olaire.] (Anat.)
Of, pertaining to, or resembling, alveoli or little cells,
sacs, or sockets.

Alveolar processes, the processes of the maxillary bones,
containing the sockets of the teeth.

Al"ve*o*lar, a. (Phon.)
Articulated with the tip of the tongue pressing against the
alveolar processes of the upper front teeth.

Synonyms: alveolar consonant, dental consonant

See Also: consonant

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