nose ring

1. A ring inserted through the nose of an animal to allow the passage of a rope, as for leading or securing.

2. A ring inserted through the nose of a person as an ornament.

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nose ring

a ring fixed through the nose, as for leading a bull

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nose′ ring`

1. a ring inserted in the nose of an animal for leading it about.

2. a decorative ornament worn in the nose.

[1780–90]

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Noun 1. [画像:nose ring - a ring worn on the nose as an ornament or on the nose of an animal to control it]nose ring - a ring worn on the nose as an ornament or on the nose of an animal to control it

hoop, ring - a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling; "there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse"

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