Roman nose

noun

a nose having a prominent upper part or bridge.

Origin of Roman nose

First recorded in 1615–25

Other words from Roman nose

Roman-nosed, adjective

Words Nearby Roman nose

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How to use Roman nose in a sentence

We also saw Mrs. Ball, which is my little Roman-nose black girl, that is mighty pretty; she is usually called Betty.
The Town | Leigh Hunt
Just at the brink of the stream the leader, Roman nose, turned his face a moment toward the watching women.
The Price of the Prairie | Margaret Hill McCarter
As he faced the island again, Roman nose rose up to his full height and shook his clenched fist toward our entrenchment.
The Price of the Prairie | Margaret Hill McCarter
At last all were either conquerors or subdued except Gall and Roman nose.
Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains | [AKA Ohiyesa], Charles A. Eastman
Roman nose had killed his own cow and was whipping up close to the other when the misfortune occurred.
Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains | [AKA Ohiyesa], Charles A. Eastman

British Dictionary definitions for Roman nose

Roman nose

noun

a nose having a high prominent bridge

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