alveolar

adj. pronounced with the tip of the tongue touching teeth ridge (Phonetics); or or pertaining to the alveolus (Dentistry)

n. sound produced by the tongue and teeth (Phonetics)

Alveolus (plural alveoli, adjective alveolar) is a general anatomical term for a concave cavity or pit that may refer to several more specific structures:In anatomy:Pulmonary alveolus, an air sac in the lungsAlveolar glandDental alveolus, also known as "tooth socket", a socket in the jaw that holds the roots of teeth. The following anatomical terms refer to this context.Alveolar ridge, the jaw structure that contains the dental alveoliAlveolar canalsarteriesSuperior alveolar arteryAnterior superior alveolar arteryPosterior superior alveolar arteryInferior alveolar arterynervesAnterior superior alveolar nerveMiddle superior alveolar nerveInferior alveolar nerve
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Alveolar /al·ve·o·lar/ [L. alveolaris ] pertaining to an alveolus. al·ve·o·lar adj. Relating to an alveolus. [more]Alveolar - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
(synonym) alveolar consonant, dental consonant
(hypernym) consonant
Adjective
1. pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
(pertainym) alveolus, air sac, air cell
2. pertaining to the alveolar ridge; "alveolar consonant"
(pertainym) alveolar ridge, gum ridge, alveolar process

adj. alveolar, pronounced with the tip of the tongue touching teeth ridge (Phonetics)