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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPointed-Nose
/ˈpɔɪntɪd noʊz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A nose that tapers to a sharp point.
"The dog breed is known for its distinctive pointed-nose, which gives it a unique appearance." - 2
A term used to describe a specific facial feature in certain animals or humans.
"The pointed-nose of the fox is adapted for its hunting lifestyle."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pointed-nose' is a compound word formed from 'pointed', derived from the Old French 'pointé', meaning 'sharp' or 'tapered', and 'nose', which comes from the Old English 'nosu'. The combination reflects a physical characteristic that has been described in various contexts since the 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pointed-Nose" is said worldwide
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nez pointu
Transliteration: ne pwan-ty
"Le chien a un nez pointu qui le rend unique."
spitznasig
Transliteration: shpits-nah-zig
"Der Hund hat eine spitznasige Schnauze."
naso appuntito
Transliteration: nah-so ap-pun-tee-to
"Il cane ha un naso appuntito che lo rende unico."
nariz puntiaguda
Transliteration: nah-reeth poon-tee-ah-goo-dah
"El perro tiene una nariz puntiaguda que lo hace especial."
nariz pontudo
Transliteration: nah-rees pon-too-doo
"O cachorro tem um nariz pontudo que o torna único."
नुकीला नाक
Transliteration: nukila nak
"कुत्ते की नुकीला नाक इसे खास बनाती है।"
尖鼻子
Transliteration: jiān bízi
"这只狗有一个尖鼻子，使它与众不同。"
뾰족한 코
Transliteration: ppyojokhan ko
"이 개는 뾰족한 코가 있어 특별합니다."
尖った鼻
Transliteration: tobikatta hana
"その犬は尖った鼻を持っていて、特別です。"
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