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nose peg

nose peg noun: a short, sturdy peg inserted through the flesh of the nostril of a working camel, used to help steer the animal.

Noun

nose peg (plural nose pegs)

  1. A short, sturdy peg inserted through the flesh of the nostril of a working camel, used to help steer the animal.

Forms of nose peg

pluralnose pegs

Questions about nose peg

What does nose peg mean?
Nose peg means a short, sturdy peg inserted through the flesh of the nostril of a working camel, used to help steer the animal.
What part of speech is nose peg?
Nose peg is a noun.
What is the plural of nose peg?
The plural of nose peg is nose pegs.

Words near nose peg in the dictionary

  1. nose out of joint
  2. nose over
  3. nose pad
  4. nose pads
  5. nose paint
  6. nose peg
  7. nose pegs
  8. nose piece
  9. nose pieces
  10. nose piercing
  11. nose piercings

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