Thesaurus results for SCHNOZZLE

schnozzle

noun

ˈshnä-zəl

slang

as in nose

the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity endowed with a schnozzle as big as his talent, the comedian Jimmy Durante was affectionately dubbed "the Schnozzola"

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Recent Examples of schnozzle Yet, at a superficial level, the Tully Monster recalls more ancient Cambrian enigmas such as the controversial Nectocaris, the soft-bodied Vetustovermis, or, possibly, the schnozzle-faced aberration Opabinia. —

Brian Switek, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2012

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Noun

New World screwworm flies, the size of a housefly, lay eggs inside warm-blooded animals' open wounds or body openings, such as eyes, nose or mouth.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 June 2026
De Vie The hyper-seasonal, nose-to-tail dishes at De Vie are designed to pair alongside cocktails crafted from French and housemade spirits, and the nonalcoholic versions play just as large a role in the restaurant and bar’s living laboratory of infusions and tinctures.

— Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026