Roman nose

American  

noun

1. a nose having a prominent upper part or bridge.

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Roman nose British  

noun

1. a nose having a high prominent bridge

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Other Word Forms

• Roman-nosed
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of Roman nose

First recorded in 1615–25

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Example Sentences

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Roman nose

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

From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2021

She appeared to be in her mid-thirties, with long blond hair, dark eyes, high cheekbones, and a Roman nose.

From The New Yorker ● Oct. 8, 2019

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

From The New Yorker ● Oct. 8, 2019

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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