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runny nose

runny nose noun: a condition of discharge of mucus from the nose, often a symptom of the common cold.

runny nose: a condition of discharge of mucus from the nose, often a symptom of the common cold
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Noun

runny nose (plural runny noses)

  1. A condition of discharge of mucus from the nose, often a symptom of the common cold.
    Synonyms:
    rhinorrhea

runny nose meaning in Arabic, Persian and Vietnamese

runny nose in Arabic

condition of discharge of mucus from the nose
رَشْح rašḥ

runny nose in Persian

condition of discharge of mucus from the nose
آب ریزِشِ بینی

runny nose in Vietnamese

condition of discharge of mucus from the nose
sổ mũi, chảy nước mũi, viêm mũi

Synonyms of runny nose

Forms of runny nose

pluralrunny noses

Questions about runny nose

What does runny nose mean?
Runny nose means a condition of discharge of mucus from the nose, often a symptom of the common cold.
What is runny nose in Arabic?
Runny nose in Arabic is رَشْح (rašḥ). See Runny nose meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is runny nose?
Runny nose is a noun.
What is the plural of runny nose?
The plural of runny nose is runny noses.

Words near runny nose in the dictionary

  1. runningwear
  2. runnion
  3. runnions
  4. runns
  5. runny
  6. runny nose
  7. runny noses
  8. Runnyford
  9. Runnymede
  10. runoff
  11. runoffs

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