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| adenoid |
(usu. pl.) a mass of tissue between the nose and the throat that, when swollen, can hinder breathing. [1/2 definitions] |
| antrum |
a cavity within a bone, such as the pair of sinuses in the upper jaw that open into the nose. |
| aquiline |
of a nose, curved like an eagle's beak. [1/2 definitions] |
| body part |
a part or section of the human body, such as the arm, chest, nose, neck, or knee. [1/2 definitions] |
| bottlenose |
any of various marine mammals with a bottle-shaped nose, esp. dolphins. |
| bridge1 |
the bony part of the human nose, just below eye level. [1/6 definitions] |
| casque |
armor for the head, esp. a conical, medieval helmet with a nose guard. [1/2 definitions] |
| catarrh |
inflammation of mucous membranes in the nose and throat, accompanied by secretions and discharge. |
| eyeglass |
(pl.) two glass or plastic lenses in a frame that has a bridge resting on the nose and extensions hooked around the ears, used to correct defective vision; glasses; spectacles. [1/4 definitions] |
| feature |
an element of the face such as the eyes, nose, or chin. [1/9 definitions] |
| Grecian profile |
a facial profile in which the forehead and nose form an almost straight, unbroken line. |
| hackamore |
a simple bitless bridle of rope or rawhide with a reinforced noseband and single rope rein which together exert controlling pressure on the nose of a horse, used esp. for training. |
| handkerchief |
a small piece of thin cloth, usu. square and sometimes ornamented and used to wipe the nose, face, neck, or hands, or worn as decoration in a pocket. |
| hay fever |
an allergic reaction to plant pollen, characterized by mucus from the nose, sneezing, and headache. |
| Himalayan |
any of a breed of small domestic rabbit that has white fur except on the nose, feet, tail, and tips of the ears, which are dark. [1/3 definitions] |
| hooknose |
a nose that has a prominent outward curve; aquiline nose. |
| mask |
a covering for the mouth and nose to protect the wearer from germs, poisonous gases, dust, or the like, or to provide oxygen or other breathable gas through an attached tube. [1/11 definitions] |
| muzzle |
the projecting nose, jaws, and mouth of certain animals, such as dogs. [1/6 definitions] |
| naris |
one of the outer openings of the vertebrate nose; nostril or nasal passage. |
| nasal |
of or relating to the nose. [2/3 definitions] |
| naso- |
nose. |
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