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proboscis

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  1. An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.
  2. An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal: The tubular feeding and sucking organ of certain invertebrates like insects, worms and molluscs.
  3. An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal: The trunk of an elephant.
  4. A large or lengthy human nose.

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