oxyrhinous

/ɒksɪˈraɪnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a nose like an oxyrhynchus (a type of fish with a long, pointed snout).

“The fossilized remains of the ancient fish were oxyrhinous, with a distinctive beak-like snout.”

Synonyms

  • beaked
  • snouty

Antonyms

  • blunt-snouted
  • flat-nosed