- proboscidiferous
- pro·bos·ci·dif·er·ous
English syllables. 2014.
proboscidiferous
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proboscidiferous — prō|bäsə|dif(ə)rəs adjective Etymology: Latin proboscid , proboscis + English i + ferous more at proboscis : proboscidate … Useful english dictionary
proboscis — n. (pl. cises or ♦ cides ) long snout; prominent nasal organ. ♦ proboscidal, ♦ proboscidiform, a. like a proboscis. ♦ proboscidate, ♦ proboscidial, proboscidiferous, a. having a proboscis. ♦ proboscidean, proboscidian, n. & a … Dictionary of difficult words
proboscis — n. 1 the long flexible trunk or snout of some mammals, e.g. an elephant or tapir. 2 the elongated mouth parts of some insects. 3 the sucking organ in some worms. 4 joc. the human nose. Phrases and idioms: proboscis monkey a monkey, Nasalis… … Useful english dictionary
