pug nose

noun

: a nose having a slightly concave bridge and flattened nostrils
pug-nosed adjective

Examples of pug nose in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

pug entry 1

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pug nose was in 1769

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“Pug nose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pug%20nose. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

pug nose

noun
: a usually short nose turning up at the end
pug-nosed
ˈpəg-ˈnōzd
adjective

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