bluenose

English

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) A prude.
  • (slang) A person from Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • (slang) A variety of potato from Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • (slang) A follower of .
  • (slang) A follower of .
  • (USA) A trout cod ()
  • (USA) ()
  • (Australia) ()

Etymology

Compound from English blue + English nose.

Origin

English

nose

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