nose hair

Nasal cavity filaments

The hairs that grow inside the nostrils, filtering dust and particles from inhaled air.

Nose hair becomes coarser and more visible with age, particularly in men, making it a common target for trimming or plucking: He noticed a long nose hair poking out and grabbed the tweezers.

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snip · wiry · coarse · bristle · grooming · mucus · filter · dust · sneeze · mirror · vanity · bathroom mirror · aging · thick · curly · protruding · trimmer · personal grooming

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G