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proboscis meaning

EN[proʊˈbɒsɪs]
WProboscis
  • A proboscis /proʊˈbɒsɪs/ is an elongated appendage from the head of an animal, either a vertebrate or an invertebrate. In invertebrates, the term usually refers to tubular mouthparts used for feeding and sucking.
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proboscis
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    1. Nouns
      • Countable nouns
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    1. en proboscises
    Source: Wiktionary

    Meaning of proboscis for the defined word.

    Grammatically, this word "proboscis" is a noun, more specifically, a countable noun.
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