nasal

adj. related to the nose or the area inside it.

adj. pertaining to the nose or the nasal cavity. A relational adjective often used in medical or anatomical contexts.

“The doctor checked his nasal passages to see why he couldn't breathe well.”

“The patient complained of chronic nasal congestion, which the specialist attributed to a deviated septum and seasonal allergies.”

Technical

adj. a sound that seems to come through the nose, often sounding sharp or blocked.

adj. characterised by a quality of voice produced by air escaping through the nose, or by a blockage that prevents it.

“He spoke with a high, nasal voice that was hard to listen to for long.”

“The singer's distinct nasal tone became her trademark, though some critics found the quality grating over the course of a full album.”

n. a sound in speech, like 'm' or 'n', where air comes out through your nose.

n. a consonant or vowel produced by lowering the soft palate so that air escapes through the nasal cavity.

“In the word 'mom', the 'm' is a nasal.”

“The linguist explained that the language is known for its complex system of phonemic nasals, which are difficult for non-native speakers to master.”

Technical

n. the metal piece on an old helmet that protects the nose.

n. a vertical metal plate extending down from a helmet to protect the wearer's nose.

“The knight's helmet had a long nasal that covered the middle of his face.”

“The eleventh-century conical helmet featured a sturdy nasal, providing essential facial protection while maintaining the soldier's peripheral vision.”

Archaic