proboscides

Noun

The plural form of proboscis, referring to an elongated appendage from the head of an animal, such as the trunk of an elephant or the long mouthparts of some insects.

ریشه

From the Latin 'proboscis' meaning 'trunk'.

مثال

• Elephants use their proboscides to grasp objects and food.
• Some insects have proboscides adapted for sucking nectar from flowers.
• The proboscides of different animals have evolved to serve different functions.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Elephant proboscides insect proboscides long proboscides