aquiline nose

Curved Roman proboscis

An aquiline nose is one that curves outward like an eagle's beak—prominent, with a convex bridge.

The term comes from the Latin word for eagle.

Often associated with aristocratic features in Western portraiture: He had the aquiline nose of a Roman senator.

shape

hooked

Deeply dependent or bent

arched · prominent · protruding · angular · bent · pronounced · bridge · cartilage · septum · profile

Roman

Caesar

Roman imperial title

senator · centurion · gladiator · emperor · bust · sculpture · marble · classical · toga · legion

physiognomy

striking

Noticeably impressive

chiseled · sculpted · prominent · commanding · imposing · memorable · characteristic · handsome · defined · angular

avian

eagle

Large predatory bird

  • hawkTaloned predatory bird
  • falconSwift bird of prey
  • raptorHunting bird with talons

beak · predatory · kestrel · osprey · hooked · sharp · curved · talon · bird of prey · harrier

aristocratic

nobility

Titled ruling class

distinguished · elegant · highborn · elite · haughty · regal · patrician · royal · courtly · pedigree

Categories
Opposites
nose shape/profile

aquiline nosebutton nose

Small, round nasal feature

snub nose · upturned nose · pug nose · turned-up nose · flat nose

Family

aquiline, aquila, nose, noses, nosed, nuzzle

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