ρύγχος — meaning in English

English meaning

• muzzle noun An animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.
• nose noun The part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling.
• snout noun The projecting nose and mouth of an animal, especially a pig.

Senses

ρύγχος is used for these senses in English:

• muzzle The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.
• nose The tip of an object.
• snout The long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs.

muzzle — full definition

1. noun An animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.
2. noun The open front end of a gun barrel, where the bullet exits.
3. verb To stop someone from speaking freely or expressing an opinion; to silence.

nose — full definition

1. noun The part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling.
2. noun The projecting front or tip of an object, such as an aircraft or vehicle.
3. noun A person's sense of smell, or the ability to detect or judge something, especially wine or a story worth investigating.
4. verb To move slowly and carefully forward, front end first.
5. verb To pry or snoop into something, often as "nose around" or "nose into."

Related Greek words