nuzzling

transitive verb nuzzled, nuzzling

1. to push against or rub with the nose, snout, muzzle, etc.
2. to root up with the nose or snout: said of a pig, etc.

Origin: ME noselen < nose, nose + freq. -elen

intransitive verb

1. to push or rub with the nose, etc. against or into something
2. to lie close; nestle; snuggle