The definition of a snout is a projecting nose, or is the nose
of an animal that sticks out.(noun) A dog's nose and muzzle is
an example of a snout. See snout in Webster's New World College
Dictionary Origin: ME snoute, prob. < MDu snute, akin to Ger
schnauze < IE base *snā-, *sneu-, to drip fluid, wetness > L
natare, to swim, nutrire, to nurse See snout in American
Heritage Dictionary 4 Origin: Middle English Origin: , probably
of Old English origin. Learn more about snout