"nose blind" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more nose blind [comparative], most nose blind [superlative]
Etymology: From nose + blind. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|nose|blind}} nose + blind Head templates: {{en-adj}} nose blind (comparative more nose blind, superlative most nose blind)
  1. Lacking the sense of smell. Synonyms: nose-blind, noseblind Related terms: nose blindness, anosmia
    Sense id: en-nose_blind-en-adj-P27p80MM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45
  2. Unable to detect particular odours and smells, usually due to familiarity with or prolonged exposure to them.
    Sense id: en-nose_blind-en-adj-dntQIKur

Alternative forms

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