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proboscide — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • proboscis noun An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.

Senses

proboscide is used for these senses in English:

  • proboscis (anatomy) An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.

proboscis — full definition

  1. noun An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.
  2. noun The tubular feeding and sucking organ of certain invertebrates like insects, worms and molluscs.
  3. noun The trunk of an elephant.
  4. noun A large or lengthy human nose.

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