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Muzzle

Last Updated: May 21, 2012

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Muzzle- The nose of horse, cattle, or sheep.

The muzzle of a dog is also called the snout; it is the area that begins just below the eyes, and contains the nose and mouth.

A muzzle can also refer to a device, usually an arrangement of straps or wires, placed over an animal's mouth to prevent the animal from biting, eating, etc.

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