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acanthion.

A point lying near the base of the nose; specifically, the point at the base of the anterior nasal spine that lies on the mesial line; tip of the anterior nasal spine.

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Meaning & usage

noun/əˈkæn.θi.n̩/US/əˈkænt.θi.n̩/US/əˈkæn.θiˌɑn/US
  1. A point lying near the base of the nose; specifically, the point at the base of the anterior nasal spine that lies on the mesial line; tip of the anterior nasal spine.

Where this word comes from

From New Latin acanthion, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”) + -ion.

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