alveolar
/æl.viː.ˈəʊ.lə/noun
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An alveolar consonant
Synonyms:
gingival
adjective
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Of or relating to an alveolus.
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Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.
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Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
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Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.