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nose

 

[ nษ™สŠz ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The part of the face or head through which a person or animal smells and breathes; the nostrils.

Synonyms

nostrils, sniffer

Examples of usage

  • He had a big nose.
  • She wrinkled her nose in disgust.
  • The dog sniffed the air with its nose.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A person's ability to detect something by smell.

Synonyms

olfactory sense, sense of smell

Examples of usage

  • She has a keen nose for good wine.
  • He has a nose for trouble.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

Detect a scent or follow a trail by using the sense of smell.

Synonyms

scent, sniff

Examples of usage

  • The dog nosed around the garden.
  • She could nose out the source of the smell.

Translations

Translations of the word "nose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nariz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hidung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nos

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ผป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nez

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nariz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท burun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nos

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nos

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผปๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nef

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ burun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nariz

Word origin

The word 'nose' originated from Old English 'nosu', which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic 'nusล'. The nose has been a prominent feature of human anatomy for centuries, playing a vital role in breathing and the sense of smell. In various cultures, the nose has been symbolically linked to identity, character, and even luck. Throughout history, the nose has been the subject of art, literature, and scientific study, highlighting its significance in human perception and communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,143, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.