CEFR C2

proboscis

noun

Meaning

A long, flexible snout or trunk, especially that of an elephant, or a tubular mouthpart of an insect.

Examples

The elephant's proboscis is incredibly strong and dexterous.
Butterflies use their proboscis to sip nectar from flowers.

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proboscis (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəˈbɒsɪs/

Definition

A long, flexible snout or trunk, especially that of an elephant, or a tubular mouthpart of an insect.

Examples

The elephant's proboscis is incredibly strong and dexterous.
Butterflies use their proboscis to sip nectar from flowers.
Scientists studied the anatomy of the mosquito's proboscis to understand its feeding mechanism.

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