bottlenose

[ bot-l-nohz ]

noun

1. bottle-nosed dolphin.
2. bottle-nosed whale.

Other Words From

• bottle-nosed bottle·nosed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bottlenose¹

First recorded in 1540–50; bottle ¹ + nose

Example Sentences

The bottlenose seal is in general very inactive, but when irritated, is exceedingly revengeful.

From Project Gutenberg

Bottlenose, Coulterneb, and Sea Parrot, may be mentioned as the most commonly used.

From Project Gutenberg