nosepin means any of various decorative ornaments that are worn at the end of the nose. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Etymology
From nose + pin.
noun
- Any of various decorative ornaments that are worn at the end of the nose.“The nosepin was worn by both sexes, the septum of the nose being pierced shortly after birth, at least as far as the girls were concerned; but probably the same applied to the boys.”
- A removable pin that attaches to the nose or tip of a device.“The satellite, which is the payload, is fastened to the nosepin of the third-stage rocket motor.”