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

Etymology

Origin of Roman nose

First recorded in 1615–25

Example Sentences

He and I both arrived as outsiders with big Roman noses.

From New York Times

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

From The New Yorker

Kladrubers are distinguished by their convex head and prominent Roman nose.

From Reuters

A warm-blooded breed based on Spanish and Italian horses, a convex head with a Roman nose is among their significant features.

From Washington Times

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

From Literature