Nose: meaning, definitions and examples

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nose

[ nəʊz ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 nariz

🇮🇳 नाक

🇩🇪 Nase

🇮🇩 hidung

🇺🇦 ніс

🇵🇱 nos

🇯🇵 鼻

🇫🇷 nez

🇪🇸 nariz

🇹🇷 burun

🇰🇷 코

🇸🇦 أنف

🇨🇿 nos

🇸🇰 nos

🇨🇳 鼻子

🇸🇮 nos

🇮🇸 nef

🇰🇿 мұрын

🇬🇪 ცხვირი

🇦🇿 burun

🇲🇽 nariz

Word origin

The word 'nose' originated from Old English 'nosu', which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic 'nusō'. 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.