Roman nose

noun

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

Roman nose

noun

1. a nose having a high prominent bridge

Other Words From

• Roman-nosed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Roman nose¹

First recorded in 1615–25

Example Sentences

We also saw Mrs. Ball, which is my little Roman-nose black girl, that is mighty pretty; she is usually called Betty.

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Just at the brink of the stream the leader, Roman Nose, turned his face a moment toward the watching women.

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As he faced the island again, Roman Nose rose up to his full height and shook his clenched fist toward our entrenchment.

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At last all were either conquerors or subdued except Gall and Roman Nose.

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Roman Nose had killed his own cow and was whipping up close to the other when the misfortune occurred.

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