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/Sounds like "KEH" (as in "kept") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/

Meaning

A big, prominent nose in Peru, said in playful teasing among friends. Named after the "quena," the traditional Andean flute, due to the resemblance.

Examples

They tease him about his nose but he just laughs it off.

Check out the schnoz on that guy.

Regional synonyms

A speed bump in Spain and Colombia. Those raised humps on the road designed to slow you down that also destroy your car's suspension. Every Spanish-speaking country has a different name for them: "topes" in Mexico, "lomos de toro" in Chile, "policías acostados" in other countries, and "resalto" in Spain and Colombia.