Nouse

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A form of computer mouse operated with the nose. neologism, no-plural

    "Our noses are no longer just for smelling things, but can be used for moving things too in operating a nouse, a device which has the same pointing function as a computer mouse but is controlled by movements of the nose."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of nous (“sense, intelligence”). alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Example

More examples

"Our noses are no longer just for smelling things, but can be used for moving things too in operating a nouse, a device which has the same pointing function as a computer mouse but is controlled by movements of the nose."

Etymology

Blend of nose + mouse.

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