Aquiline (adjective)

Describing a nose that is curved or hooked like the beak of an eagle.

Origin:

From the latin aquilinus, meaning "of or like an eagle". from aquila, meaning "eagle".

Examples:

  1. His aquiline nose was a striking feature on his face.
  2. The statue had an aquiline nose and a stern expression.
  3. The aquiline nose is a common feature of Roman sculptures.
  4. The actor's aquiline nose was the result of plastic surgery.
  5. The aquiline nose was a sign of Roman nobility.
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