Definitions For Nasus

Noun

{{en-noun, nasi}} (entomology) A horn-like elongated rostrum on the head of soldier termites of the subfamily Nasutiterminae, capable of producing and spraying noxious secretions for defense. (entomology) A prolongation on the front of the head of a cranefly.

Derived terms

nasute, pos=adjective

Related terms

nasus externus

Etymology

Borrowed from {{bor, en, la, nāsus, , the nose; the nozzle or spout}}.

Anagrams

Ansus, NUSAS, Susan, sauns, unass

Is Nasus a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK NO
English International (SOWPODS) NO
Scrabble Global NO
Enable1 Dictionary NO

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5
Words with Friends
7

The word Nasus is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends

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