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aquiline

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/ˈækwəlaɪn/
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(of a person's nose) curved like an eagle's beak

  • His aquiline nose gave him a regal, Romanesque profile.
  • The statue depicted a warrior with an aquiline nose and stern gaze.
  • The old man's aquiline features made him look like a bird of prey.
  • She had sharp cheekbones and an aquiline nose that added to her striking appearance.
  • Artists often gave their heroes aquiline noses to suggest nobility and strength.
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