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proboscis

The correct spelling is proboscis.

How to pronounce proboscis

noun

IPA: /pɹoʊˈbɒskɪs/

Say it like: Pro-bos-sis

The correct spelling is proboscis. An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.
  2. 2.(mildly) A large or lengthy human nose.

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