Proboscis

Meaning

Noun

●

In Anatomy, Entomology & Malacology:

An

from the

or

to the

, of an animal.

The

and

of certain

like

,

and molluscs.

●

In Anatomy:

An

from the

or

to the

, of an animal.

The

of an elephant.

●

A large or

human nose.

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Origin

proboscis

English

proboscis

Latin

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