nose

noun [C] (BODY PART)

/nəʊz/

/noʊz/

Definition

A1 the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, through which you breathe and smell: a large/long/pointed nose I've got a sore throat and a runny nose (= liquid coming out of the nose). Come on now, stop crying - blow your nose on my hanky. → See also nasalThe head and faceThe head and neck of non-human animals › specialized the particular smell of a wine: a wine praised for its smoky noseWines and winemakingSmells and smelling

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