Nose
/noʊz/noun
The protruding part of the face that contains the nostrils and organs of smell.
Did you know?The word 'nose' is linked to ancient roots that suggest a connection to 'to know,' hinting at an almost magical ability to perceive the world.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*nās-
“A part of the body used for breathing and smelling.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ῥίς (rhís)
“The organ for smelling, often associated with perception.”
Latin
Latin
nasus
“The anatomical structure for breathing and smelling.”
Old English
Old English
nās
“The external part of the face used for breathing and smelling.”
Middle English
Middle English
nose
“The prominent feature of the face used for olfactory sense.”
Modern English
English
nose
“The structure on the face that houses the nostrils and olfactory capabilities.”