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Roman nose
noun
- a nose having a prominent upper part or bridge.
Roman nose
noun
- a nose having a high prominent bridge
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- Roman-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.
From New York Times
She appeared to be in her mid-thirties, with long blond hair, dark eyes, high cheekbones, and a Roman nose.
From The New Yorker
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.
From Washington Times
“Shaggy like Chewbacca? Broken Roman nose? Barbarian eyes? Masculinity wrapped in cricket whites?”
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