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bottlenose

[ bot-l-nohz ]

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  • bottle-nosed bottle·nosed adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bottlenose1

First recorded in 1540–50; bottle 1 + nose

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Example Sentences

The bottlenose seal is in general very inactive, but when irritated, is exceedingly revengeful.

Bottlenose, Coulterneb, and Sea Parrot, may be mentioned as the most commonly used.

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