Proboscis (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural pro·bos·cis·es, pro·bos·ci·des [proh-bos-i-deez]. /proʊˈbɒs ɪˌdiz/.
  1. the trunk of an elephant.
  2. any long flexible snout, as of the tapir.
  3. the elongate, protruding mouth parts of certain insects, adapted for sucking or piercing.
  4. any of various elongate feeding, defensive, or sensory organs of the oral region, as in certain leeches and worms.
  5. the human nose, especially when unusually long or prominent.
noun plural -cises or -cides (-sɪˌdiːz)
  1. a long flexible prehensile trunk or snout, as of an elephant
  2. the elongated mouthparts of certain insects, adapted for piercing or sucking food
  3. any similar part or organ
  4. a person's nose, esp if large
Plural proboscises proboscides (prō-bŏsĭ-dēz′)
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