Roman noses

Classical facial profiles

A Roman nose has a prominent bridge that creates a convex profile—curving outward rather than lying flat or scooping inward.

The term references classical Roman sculpture, where such profiles were common.

Also called aquiline noses, from the Latin for eagle, suggesting the curved beak of a bird of prey.

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Small, round nasal features

snub noses · pug noses

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