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Roman nose

American

noun

a nose having a prominent upper part or bridge.

Roman nose British

noun

a nose having a high prominent bridge

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Other Word Forms

Roman-nosed adjective

Etymology

Origin of Roman nose

First recorded in 1615–25

Example Sentences

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There are plenty of natural features that I’ve grown to love, including my Roman nose.

From Slate • Jul. 20, 2021

Filip had long blond hair, dark eyes, high cheekbones, and a Roman nose.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 8, 2019

A gaunt, stern-looking man with hooded eyes and a Roman nose, Flynn is sharp in both manner and language.

From The New Yorker • Feb. 18, 2017

His black hair, rimmed in gray, is cropped close around youthful blue eyes and a Roman nose.

From Washington Post

“Shaggy like Chewbacca? Broken Roman nose? Barbarian eyes? Masculinity wrapped in cricket whites?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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