proboscis
|pro-bos-cis|
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/prəˈbɑːsɪs/
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/prəˈbɒsɪs/
elongated snout
Etymology
Etymology Information
'proboscis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'proboskis,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'boskein' meant 'to feed.'
Historical Evolution
'proboskis' transformed into the Latin word 'proboscis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'proboscis.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to feed forward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a long, flexible snout or trunk.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, flexible snout or trunk, as of an elephant.
The elephant used its proboscis to reach the high branches.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45