Nose: meaning, definitions and examples
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nose
[ nษสz ]
body part
The part of the face or head through which a person or animal smells and breathes; the nostrils.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He had a big nose.
- She wrinkled her nose in disgust.
- The dog sniffed the air with its nose.
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "nose" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nariz
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Nase
๐ฎ๐ฉ hidung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ nos
๐ฏ๐ต ้ผป
๐ซ๐ท nez
๐ช๐ธ nariz
๐น๐ท burun
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูู
๐จ๐ฟ nos
๐ธ๐ฐ nos
๐จ๐ณ ้ผปๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ nos
๐ฎ๐ธ nef
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฑััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ burun
๐ฒ๐ฝ nariz
Etymology
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.
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