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25 Words That Start With NOS

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nose (noun) a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
(noun) a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged Synonyms: nozzle
(noun) the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
(noun) the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals Synonyms: olfactory organ
(noun) the sense of smell (especially in animals)
(noun) a natural skill
(noun) a symbol of inquisitiveness
(noun) a small distance
(verb) defeat by a narrow margin
(verb) rub noses Synonyms: nuzzle
(verb) push or move with the nose
(verb) advance the forward part of with caution
(verb) search or inquire in a meddlesome way Synonyms: horn in, intrude, poke, pry
(verb) catch the scent of; get wind of Synonyms: scent, wind
nosebag (noun) a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head Synonyms: feedbag
noseband (noun) a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose Synonyms: nosepiece
nosebleed (noun) bleeding from the nose Synonyms: epistaxis
nosecount (noun) a periodic count of the population Synonyms: census, nose count
nosed (adjective) having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind
nosedive (noun) a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft Synonyms: dive, nose dive
(noun) a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline
(verb) plunge nose first; drop with the nose or front first, of aircraft
nosegay (noun) an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present Synonyms: bouquet, corsage, posy
noseless (adjective) having no nose
nosepiece (noun) the link between two lenses; rests on the nose Synonyms: bridge
(noun) armor plate that protects the nose
(noun) a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose Synonyms: noseband
nosewheel (noun) a wheel located under the nose of an airplane that is part of the plane's landing gear
nosey (adjective) offensively curious or inquisitive Synonyms: nosy, prying, snoopy
nosh (noun) (Yiddish) a snack or light meal
(verb) eat a snack; eat lightly Synonyms: snack
nosher (noun) someone who eats lightly or eats snacks between meals Synonyms: snacker
nosiness (noun) offensive inquisitiveness Synonyms: prying, snoopiness
nosocomial (adjective) taking place or originating in a hospital
nosohusial (adjective) taking place related or acquired under home healthcare
nosology (noun) the branch of medical science dealing with the classification of disease Synonyms: diagnostics
nostalgia (noun) longing for something past
nostalgic (adjective) unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons
nostalgically (adverb) in a nostalgic manner
nostoc (noun) found in moist places as rounded jellylike colonies
nostril (noun) either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose Synonyms: anterior naris
nostrum (noun) patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
(noun) hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists Synonyms: catholicon, cure-all, panacea
nosy (adjective) offensively curious or inquisitive Synonyms: nosey, prying, snoopy

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