blood nose

The term 'blood nose' is commonly used in Australia to refer to what is known elsewhere as a nosebleed.

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Definition

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(colloquial, Australia)Bleeding from the nose, often caused by injury, dryness, or irritation.

Example

  • He got a blood nose after being hit by the ball.
  • Dry weather can sometimes cause a blood nose.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blood nose":

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