nuzzle

/nʌzəl/ · verb

Meaning

(of animals, lovers, etc) To touch someone or something with the nose.
To nurse; to foster; to bring up.
To nestle; to house, as in a nest.
To go along with the nose to the ground, like a pig.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cuddle(English)snuggle(English)nestle(English)nose(English)draw close(English)snuzzle(English)rub up against(English)neck(English)scratch(English)boss(English)performed(English)

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Sources

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