nostrilful

English

Etymology

nostril +‎ -ful

Noun

nostrilful (plural nostrilfuls)

  1. The amount of a substance that can fit in a nostril.

Usage notes

This word is rarely, if ever, used literally, and usually describes a small amount of something. It is often used to describe smells (e.g. he inhaled a nostrilful of that floral scent).

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