proboscis

Phonetic Respelling: [ proh-bos-is, -kis ]

Definition:

n. a long flexible snout

Sentence:

The elephant raised his proboscis into the air.

More example sentences:

The elephant raised his proboscis into the air.

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What is unusual about the proboscis monkey?

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What purpose does a proboscis serve?

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Synonyms:

elephant trunk; long snout; lengthy snout

Antonyms:

short toe

How many syllables in proboscis?

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Divide proboscis into syllables:

pro-bos-cis

Proboscis rhymes:

Three Syllable Rhymes
- colossus
- hammas's
- manassas
- proboscis
Four Syllable Rhymes
- calabasas

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