nose ring
"Nose rings" serve various purposes, ranging from fashion and cultural significance in humans to practical control in animal husbandry.
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Definition
B1Fashion
(common)A piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose.
Example
- She wore a delicate nose ring that complemented her outfit.
B2Cultural
(cultural)A piece of jewelry worn in the nose that signifies status, marriage, or other cultural meanings.
Example
- In many Indian weddings, the bride wears a nose ring as part of the traditional attire.
B2Animal Husbandry
(technical)A ring placed in the nose of an animal, usually a bull, to assist in controlling it.
Example
- The farmer attached a chain to the bull's nose ring to guide it more easily.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nose ring":
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