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Grecian profile

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noun

  1. a profile distinguished by the absence of the hollow between the upper ridge of the nose and the forehead, thereby forming a straight line.


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"The young woman, with her Grecian profile and athletic, statuesque frame, inspired Picasso's greatest achievements in a variety of media," said Simon Shaw, Sotheby's Impressionist and Modern Art department in New York.

From Reuters Oct. 5, 2012

From his nervous, scratchy pen sprang that sensational figure, the Gibson Girl, a majestic creature with an imposing pompadour, large bust and perfect Grecian profile.

From Time Magazine Archive

Well, as a matter of fact she has straight black hair and a pure Grecian profile and is altogether the most beautiful creature you ever saw!...

From The Whirligig of Time by Williams, Wayland Wells

"And her sister, that girl with a Grecian profile and straight eyebrows?"

From Ellen Middleton—A Tale by Fullerton, Georgiana

Her dress was ragged and filthy, but the delicate lines of her face, with its pure Grecian profile, and high forehead bore the stamp of breeding and distinction.

From The Root of Evil by Dixon, Thomas

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