Proboscis
noun, plural proboscises, proboscides
[proh-bos-i-deez] /proʊˈbɒs ɪˌdiz/ (Show IPA)
1.
the trunk of an elephant.
2.
any long flexible snout, as of the tapir.
3.
Also called beak. 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.
Facetious. the human nose, especially when unusually long or prominent.
noun (pl) -cises, -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.
(informal, facetious) a person’s nose, esp if large
proboscis
(prō-bŏs’ĭs)
Plural proboscises or proboscides (prō-bŏs’ĭ-dēz’)
A long, flexible snout or trunk, as of an elephant.
The slender, tubular feeding and sucking organ of certain invertebrates, such as butterflies and mosquitoes.
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