leptorrhine

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Adjective leptorrhine has 1 sense

leptorrhine, leptorhine, leptorrhinian, leptorrhinic - having a long narrow nose
Antonyms: catarrhine, catarrhinian, platyrrhine, platyrrhinian, platyrhine, platyrhinian, platyrrhinic, broadnosed

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Leptorrhine

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Pertaining to a narrow or thin nose

Description: Leptorrhine is an adjective that describes a nose that is narrow, thin, or slim in shape. It is commonly used in the field of anthropology or when discussing nasal morphology.

Sample Sentence 1: The sculptor meticulously carved the leptorrhine features of the statue, giving it an elegant and refined look.

Sample Sentence 2: Individuals with leptorrhine noses are more susceptible to congestion and allergies due to the restricted airflow.