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1. proboscis
noun. ['proʊˈbɑːsəs'] a long flexible snout as of an elephant.
Etymology
- proboscis (Latin)
Rhymes with Proboscis
- calabasas
- manassas
- colossus
How do you pronounce proboscis?
Pronounce proboscis as proʊˈbɑsəs.
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Sentences with proboscis
1. Noun, singular or mass
It will then inject its proboscis into the whole and drain the meat from the clam.
2. Adjective
Most proboscis monkey groups spend their days feeding, resting, traveling and watching for predators.
3. Verb, base form
The primary threat to proboscis monkeys is habitat loss.