proboscis Synonyms
proboscis Meaning
Wordnet
proboscis (n)
the human nose (especially when it is large)
a long flexible snout as of an elephant
proboscis Sentence Examples
- The butterfly uses its proboscis to extract nectar from flowers.
- The elephant's proboscis, or trunk, is a remarkable adaptation for grasping objects and drawing up water.
- Mosquitoes have a slender proboscis that they use to pierce the skin and suck blood.
- Some species of flies have a proboscis equipped for lapping up liquid food.
- The proboscis monkey is named for its long, distinctive nose, which resembles a protruding tube.
- The proboscis of the tapeworm is used for attachment to the intestinal wall of its host.
- The hummingbird's proboscis is perfectly suited for reaching deep into tubular flowers for nectar.
- The proboscis of the anteater is specialized for catching and consuming ants and termites.
- Some species of moths have a proboscis that can reach several times the length of their body.
- The proboscis of the sea anemone is used both for feeding and defense.
FAQs About the word proboscis
the human nose (especially when it is large), a long flexible snout as of an elephant
nose,snout,nozzle, beak, schnoz, conk, schnozzle, schnozz, honker, smeller
No antonyms found.
The butterfly uses its proboscis to extract nectar from flowers.
The elephant's proboscis, or trunk, is a remarkable adaptation for grasping objects and drawing up water.
Mosquitoes have a slender proboscis that they use to pierce the skin and suck blood.
Some species of flies have a proboscis equipped for lapping up liquid food.
