as in nose
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity
endowed with a schnozzle as big as his talent, the comedian Jimmy Durante was affectionately dubbed "the Schnozzola"
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Recent Examples of schnozzle
Yet, at a superficial level, the Tully Monster recalls more ancient Cambrian enigmas such as the controversial Nectocaris, the soft-bodied Vetustovermis, or, possibly, the schnozzle-faced aberration Opabinia.
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Brian Switek, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2012
Brian Switek, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schnozzle
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An alligator that narrowly escaped poachers in Florida was left in an agonizing predicament when a cord cinched to its head began slicing off its nose, a YouTube video shows.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Coming in contact with this bacterium in large quantities can result in ear, nose, and throat infections.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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But this species was much bigger, lighter-colored, and touted a long snout — its most distinguishing feature, Mei said.—
Marlowe Starling,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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The unusual-looking freshwater fish, which has pointy teeth and a long snout, measured 7 feet and 3 inches and weighed 153 pounds, according to Weston’s post—about the same heft as a keg of beer.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Schnozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnozzle. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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