Meaning of nose hair | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Hair follicles inside the nostrils.
   uncountable
2. One such follicle.
   countable

Examples

“A medical “truism” holds that nose hair filters the air we breathe and therefore protects us from infection by airborne viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. But, as is often the case with truisms, its history may be more venerable than verified.”

“In “Sunset Boulevard” (1950), Mir pointed out, an actress played by Nancy Olson confides to a writer (William Holden) that she got a nose job to enhance her career prospects. Writer: “It’s a pretty nose.” Actress: “It should be. It cost $300.” I’m not even sure you could have a nose hair removed for $300 today.”

“The idea that our nose hairs, known medically as vibrissae, might offer protection against infectious germs goes back more than a century.”

“What were you hoping for? / [Zahra:] That it would be worth the effort of getting ready, which included plucking out a nose hair.”

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