Skip to main content
(pro-bos-cis-es) 4 syllables

Definition

plural noun. long flexible feeding structures found on some animals.

Example Sentence

The butterflies used their long proboscises to extract nectar from the flowers.

More Example Sentences

Butterflies sip nectar with their proboscises.

Synonyms

snouts; trunks; appendages

Antonyms

tails; hindquarters

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

proboscises
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
Need accessibility help? If you experienced an issue using the dictionary, you can send us an accessibility support request.