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aquiline [ˈækwɪˌlaɪn] adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) (of a nose) having the curved or hooked shape of an eagle's beak 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of or resembling an eagle [from Latin aquilīnus, from aquila eagle] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Good day, age about forty, height about five feet nine, black hair, generally rather handsome visage, complexion dark, eyes dark, thin, long and sallow face, aquiline nose but not straight, having a peculiar inclination towards the left cheek which imparts a sinister expression She had not long to wait before the punctual attorney entered, knitting his brow with an examining glance at the stout blond woman who rose, curtsying deferentially,--a tallish man, with an aquiline nose and abundant iron-gray hair. Without its being remarkable, he had what one calls a good face, somewhat aquiline in character, with a refined forehead and nose. |
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