naso-

1. a combining form meaning “nose,” used in the formation of compound words.

   nasology.

naso-

combining form

1. nose

   nasopharynx

Word History and Origins

Origin of naso-¹

< Latin nās ( us ) nose + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of naso-¹

from Latin nāsus nose

Example Sentences

Mompati Dodo Isaacs stabbed mother-of-three Keotshepile Naso Isaacs, 33, nine times at their home in North Berwick on New Year's Day last year.

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During the trial the court heard the victim, known as Naso, was stabbed on her head, neck and body during the attack at the house on Craigleith Avenue.

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Isaacs believed Naso, a carer and support worker, was having an affair with a colleague, Victor Unachukwa, which he denied.

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Isaacs, who had been drinking, armed himself with a knife before attacking Naso on a bed.

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They also said Naso used to speak about "infidelity" and how "Dodo used to hit her".

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When To Use

What does naso- mean?

Naso- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “nose.” It is used in some medical terms, especially in anatomy.Naso- comes from the Latin nāsus, meaning “nose.” Nasal, meaning “of or relating to the nose,” also comes from this Latin root. In fact, English’s own word nose is ultimately related to the Latin nāsus.The Greek word for “nose” is rhī́s, source of the combining form rhino- and rhin-, which you can learn more about at our Words That Use articles for the terms.