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aquiline

[ ak-wuh-lahyn, -lin ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

aquiline

/ ˈækwɪˌlaɪn /

First recorded in 1640–50; from French or directly from Latin aquilīnus, derivative of aquila “eagle;” eagle, -ine ¹

C17: from Latin aquilīnus, from aquila eagle

Aquiline nose, face long and aristocratic, voice deep and vibrant.

His nose was large and aquiline, his mouth from his lips thin, and his chin well formed and powerful.

The nose was aquiline; the lips, a trifle full, were nevertheless beautifully shaped.

Kind words he ever had for all;He knew no base design: His eyes were dark and rather small,His nose was aquiline.

She had an aquiline nose, a large expressive, prominent mouth.

His nose was aquiline and well cut, but the suggestion of his nationality was elusive.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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