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broadnosed

broadnosed

7.1
A person or animal that has a wide, flat nose
  • adjective
  • /ˈbrɔːdˌnoʊzd/
translation icon : de nariz ancha
  • The broadnosed monkeys of South America are easily distinguished by their widely spaced nostrils.

Examples

  • Many broadnosed bats inhabit the forests of the Amazon basin.

  • He was recognized by his broadnosed features and friendly smile.

  • The broadnosed monkey is native to South America.

  • She has a broadnosed appearance that is quite striking.

  • The broadnosed monkeys of the Amazon rainforest are known for their unique facial structure.

  • His broadnosed appearance made him easily recognizable among his friends.

  • Scientists study the broadnosed bats to understand their behavior and habitat in the wild.

Synonyms

platyrhine
vsbroadnosed
  • Specialized
9.9

A wide, flat nose with nostrils far apart like monkeys from the Americas

is the general word for a wide nose without stressing nostril spacing
platyrrhinic
vsbroadnosed
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a wide nose with nostrils far apart

is a broader descriptive term that does not focus on nostril spacing
platyrrhinian
vsbroadnosed
  • Specialized
9.9

About monkeys from Central and South America or people with broad, widely spaced nostrils

is the simple descriptor for a wide nose rather than a taxonomic label
platyrrhine
vsbroadnosed
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to monkeys from Central and South America or people with broad, flat noses

focuses on width rather than explicitly highlighting a flat nose shape
platyrhinian
vsbroadnosed
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a wide, flat nose with nostrils far apart

means having a wide nose without emphasising flatness

How Wide

broadnosed
7.1

Surface Forms

broadnosed positive

Morphology

broadnosed = broad + nose (transparent) = broad + nose + ed

The adjective is a straightforward descriptive compound 'broad' + 'nose' with an adjectival '-ed' meaning 'having a broad nose', which learners can infer from the components.

Etymology

Broadnosed is built from the simple parts broad meaning 'wide' and nose meaning 'nose', like broad in 'broad shoulders'. That's why the word describes a person or an animal with a wide nose.