neb

neb

noun \ˈneb\

Definition of NEB

1

a : the beak of a bird or tortoise : bill b chiefly dialect : a person's mouth c : nose 1, snout

2

: nib, tip

Examples of NEB

1. <the cardinal has a black face and a noticeable bright red neb>
2. <with her round glasses perched on her small neb, the librarian certainly presents an owlish appearance>

Origin of NEB

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse nef beak

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to NEB

Synonyms: bill, beak, nib

Related Words: mouth; muzzle; mandible, maw, maxilla

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Rhymes with NEB

bleb, deb, ebb, pleb, reb, Reb, web