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proboscis Definition


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proboscis
noun proboscises, proboscides
    1. zool.
      The flexible elongated snout of the elephant or tapir.
    2. entomol.
      The elongated tubular mouthparts of certain insects, eg the butterfly.
    3. facetious
      The human nose.
Etymology: 17c: from Greek proboskis, from pro in front + boskein to nourish.



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