proboscis in French
proboscis in French is trompe, proboscide — proboscis means a long tube-like part on an animal's head, near or forming its mouth.
proboscis in French
trompe
(anatomy) An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.
proboscide
(anatomy) An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.
What does "proboscis" mean?
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noun A long tube-like part on an animal's head, near or forming its mouth.
"Don Caldwell, editor-in-chief of the site Know Your Meme, namechecks Brr Brr Patapim, “a proboscis monkey that is also a tree”, as one who made it to YouTube."
- noun The tube-shaped part some insects, worms and molluscs use to feed and suck up liquid.
- noun An elephant's trunk.
- noun A big or long nose on a person.
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- Don Caldwell, editor-in-chief of the site Know Your Meme, namechecks Brr Brr Patapim, “a proboscis monkey that is also a tree”, as one who made it to YouTube.
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What is "proboscis" in French?
"proboscis" in French is trompe, proboscide. proboscis means: A long tube-like part on an animal's head, near or forming its mouth.
Are there other ways to say "proboscis" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "proboscis": trompe, proboscide.
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