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Proboscis

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A proboscis is a long, flexible appendage or snout found on certain animals.

Example Sentence:

The elephant used its proboscis to pick up the peanuts.

Sense 2:

In human anatomy, proboscis refers to a long or prominent nose.

Example Sentence:

The clown's costume included a comically large proboscis.

Sense 3 (Entomology):

In insects, a proboscis is used for feeding or sucking nectar.

Example Sentence:

The butterfly extended its proboscis to drink nectar from the flower.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

In a popular context, "proboscis" may be used to describe something impressive or notable.

Example Sentence:

The city's skyline showcased its proboscis skyscrapers.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To proboscis means to touch, examine, or explore something using a proboscis-like extension.

Example Sentence:

The hummingbird proboscised each flower it encountered.

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