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Roman nose

noun

  1. a nose having a prominent upper part or bridge.


Roman nose

noun

  1. a nose having a high prominent bridge
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • Roman-nosed adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Roman nose1

First recorded in 1615–25
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Example Sentences

He and I both arrived as outsiders with big Roman noses.

She appeared to be in her mid-thirties, with long blond hair, dark eyes, high cheekbones, and a Roman nose.

Kladrubers are distinguished by their convex head and prominent Roman nose.

From Reuters

A warm-blooded breed based on Spanish and Italian horses, a convex head with a Roman nose is among their significant features.

“Shaggy like Chewbacca? Broken Roman nose? Barbarian eyes? Masculinity wrapped in cricket whites?”

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