alveolar meaning and definition

ALVEOLAR noun

Definition of alveolar (noun)

1. a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
   • synonyms: alveolar consonant, dental, dental consonant

ALVEOLAR adjective

Definition of alveolar (adjective)

1. pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
2. pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw
   • "alveolar processes"