Roman nose

Roman nose
noun
a nose with a prominent slightly aquiline bridge (Freq. 1)
Syn: ↑hooknose
Hypernyms: ↑nose, ↑olfactory organ

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noun, pl ⋯ noses [count]
: a large nose that curves outward at the top

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ˌRoman ˈnose f13 [Roman nose] noun
a nose that curves out at the top

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