root of the nose
Anatomical term for the upper part of the nose between the eyes.
The height of the root of the nose varies from person to person.
nose (as a sense organ); sense of smell
Buddhist term for the nose as one of the six sense organs (六根). Refers to both the physical organ and the faculty of smell.
See also: 六根
As one of the six sense organs, the nose governs the sense of smell.