An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Either of the two external openings of the → nose; a naris.

Etymology (EN): M.E. nostrill, nosethirl, O.E. nosthyrl, literally “the hole of the nose,” from nosu “nose”+ thyrel “hole.”

Etymology (PE): Nâge, from (Fârs Province) Khuri nog, nug “nose,” variants Sabzevâri nos, Shushtari, Bovir Ahmadi, Lori neft “nose;” Mid.Pers. nâk “nose;” cf. Sogd. nêc “nose, nostril” (from *nāhika-) O.Pers. nāh-, Av. nāh- “nose;” cognate with E. → nose.