shov·el-nosed
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Definition of shovel-nosed
: having a broad flat head, nose, or beak
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“Shovel-nosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shovel-nosed. Accessed 13 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of shovel-nosed was in 1707
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