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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


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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

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

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

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

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

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

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