HyperDic: neb

English > 2 senses of the word neb:
NOUNanimalneb, snouta long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head
animalneb, beak, bill, nib, peckerhorny projecting mouth of a bird
English > neb: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningA long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose.
Synonymsnout
Part ofmuzzleForward projecting part of the head of certain animals
Narrowerproboscis, trunkA long flexible snout as of an elephant
Broadernose, olfactory organThe organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract
Spanishhocico
Catalanmorro, musell
English > neb: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaninghorny projecting mouth of a bird.
Synonymsbeak, bill, nib, pecker
Part ofbirdwarm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
NarrowercereThe fleshy, waxy covering at the base of the upper beak of some birds
BroadermouthThe externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
Spanishpico
Catalanbec

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