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

Origin of naso-

< Latin nās(us) nose + -o-

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Historical Examples

It was a prodigy—a ridicule; but he consoled himself—Ovid was called Naso.
Jacob Faithful
Captain Frederick Marryat
I will add this inscription too; "Naso, for the preservation of Corinna, offers these."
The Amores, or Amours
Ovid
"But they are necessary, to keep the mob in subjection," said Naso.
Valeria
William Henry Withrow
"Well, give your screw another turn," said Naso with a hideous chuckle.
Valeria
William Henry Withrow
"I declare for the edict," exclaimed with energy the truculent Naso.
Valeria
William Henry Withrow

British Dictionary definitions for naso

naso-

combining form

nosenasopharynx

Word Origin

from Latin nāsus nose

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naso in Medicine

naso-

pref.

Nose:nasopharynx.

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Examples from the Web for naso

Historical Examples

It was a prodigy—a ridicule; but he consoled himself—Ovid was called Naso.

I will add this inscription too; "Naso, for the preservation of Corinna, offers these."

"But they are necessary, to keep the mob in subjection," said Naso.

"Well, give your screw another turn," said Naso with a hideous chuckle.

"I declare for the edict," exclaimed with energy the truculent Naso.

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Word Origin

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Origin of naso-