nose

Meanings

• noun

  An organ of the body in the face, especially in humans, that projects outside and is used to smell.

  - "The dog's nose helped it find the hidden treat."
  - "She gave her nose a gentle blow to clear her sinuses."

• verb

  To touch or examine with the nose.

  - "The baby nose-dived into the cake."
  - "He noses around in other people's business."

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Pronunciation

1. /nəʊz/
   
   
   
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2. /noʊz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

tab , drip , nark

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nose
dose , rose , prose , pose

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Variants

List of all variants of nose that leads to same result
nose , noses , on the nose , under her nose , under his nose , under its nose , under my nose , under one's nose , under our nose , under our noses , under their nose , under their noses , under your nose , nosed , nosing , nose cone , nose cones , nose job , nose jobs , nose out , nosed out , noses out , nosing out , nose ring , nose rings , nose tackle , nose tackles , nose about , nosed about , noses about , nosing about , nose around , nosed around , noses around , nosing around , nose bag

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Etymology

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Old English nás, from nasan 'to smell'.

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Trivia

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1. The human nose can detect over 1 trillion different scents.

2. The longest human nose on record measured 3.6 inches (9.1 cm) long.

3. Rhinoceros beetles have the largest noses in the animal kingdom, which they use for smelling and sensing vibrations.

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Related Concepts

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1. olfaction: The sense of smell.

2. nasal cavity: The chamber within the skull that houses the nasal passages.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the nose is considered a symbol of power, wealth, and status. For instance, in ancient Egypt, the pharaoh's nose ring represented his power to breathe life into his people. In India, the 'Third Eye' or 'Ajna Chakra' is believed to be located between the eyebrows, but it is also sometimes referred to as the 'nose' or 'nose tip'.

How to Memorize "nose"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a human face, and focus on the area between the eyes and the upper lip. This is the general location of the nose.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nose' with the smell of fresh flowers or freshly baked bread.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Nose Knows Best' to remember the definition of the nose as the organ of smell.

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