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parson's nose

noun

Facetious.
  1. pope's nose.



parson's nose

noun

  1. Also called: pope's nosethe fatty extreme end portion of the tail of a fowl when cooked

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Word History and Origins

Origin of parson's nose1

First recorded in 1830–40

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