alveolar

Meanings

1. 1
   noun An alveolar consonant
2. 2
   adjective Of or relating to an alveolus.
3. 3
   adjective Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.
4. 4
   adjective Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
5. 5
   adjective Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.