probóscide — meaning in English

English meaning

• proboscis noun An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.
• snout noun The projecting nose and mouth of an animal, especially a pig.

Senses

probóscide is used for these senses in English:

• proboscis (anatomy) An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.
• snout The anterior prolongation of the head of a gastropod; a rostrum.
• snout The anterior prolongation of the head of weevils and allied beetles; a rostrum.

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.

snout — full definition

1. noun The projecting nose and mouth of an animal, especially a pig.
2. noun A person's nose (informal or humorous).

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