proboscidiform

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek προβοσκίς (proboskís, stem προβοσκιδ-) +‎ -iform.

Adjective

proboscidiform (comparative more proboscidiform, superlative most proboscidiform)

  1. (archaic) probosciform (having the form or uses of a proboscis)
    a proboscidiform mouth

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