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masculine

ne

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Translation

nose

Word origin

From Latin nasus ('nose'). The same Indo-European root underlies English nose and the adjective nasal.

Origin
Latin
Root
nasus
English cognates
nasal

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralnezirregular

Examples

J' .

I have a runny nose.

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She has a pretty little nose.

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Do not stick your nose in my business.

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My son broke his nose falling off the bike.

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The dog has an excellent nose for finding its master.

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This word is part of lesson 20.