English Dictionary

Definition of “Roman nose”

Roman nose

A long, inelegant Roman nose that miraculously transformed her entire visage.

Edmonton Sun (2003)

As a preacher he was a man born to command; there was the heavy frame, the Roman nose , the piercing eye.

Virgin, Peter Sydney Smith

He had thick silver hair which needed cutting, horn-rimmed spectacles parked on the end of a Roman nose and a cool, snooty air of authority.

Howatch, Susan Ultimate Prizes

He has a Roman nose and strong chin, which would not be out of place in a Godfather movie.

Times, Sunday Times (2002)

He is tall and thin, with a large Roman nose , a wide forehead and an expressive face.

Glasgow Herald (2001)

`Mind you,' he said, wrinkling his handsome Roman nose , `I don't give a bugger how old he is, but I think he'd do well to take a bath.

Daisy Waugh TEN STEPS TO HAPPINESS (2003)

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Set in stone

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