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nose ring

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nose ring
n.
1. A ring inserted through the nose of an animal to allow the passage of a rope, as for leading or securing.
2. A ring or other ornament inserted through the nose.

nose ring
n
a ring fixed through the nose, as for leading a bull
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Noun1.nose ring - a ring worn on the nose as an ornament or on the nose of an animal to control itnose ring - a ring worn on the nose as an ornament or on the nose of an animal to control it
hoop, ring - a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling; "there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse"


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Around the face and neck we have necklaces, earrings and even nose rings.
Apart from earrings, other basic forms of jewelry are necklaces, bracelets, nose rings, watches and finger rings.
It's true that the nose ring is mainly a cultural thing for most Indians.
 
 
 
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