Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leptorrhine
Adjective
/ˌlɛp.təˈraɪn/
Definition
Having a narrow nose.
Examples
- The leptorrhine facial structure is often associated with certain ethnic groups.
- Scientists studied the leptorrhine features in a sample population to understand genetic diversity.
Meaning
The term ‘leptorrhine’ describes a specific trait in which the nose appears long and narrow, often characterized by a smaller width relative to its length.
Synonyms
- Narrow-nosed
- Long-nosed
