proboscis

Meanings

• noun

  A long, flexible, prehensile organ found in some animals for taking in food, especially in the form of liquid or soft matter.

  - "The proboscis of an elephant is used to drink water."
  - "The giraffe's long proboscis is used to reach high branches."
  - "The proboscis monkey has a large, bulbous nose on its proboscis."

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Variants

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proboscides , proboscis , proboscises , proboscis monkey , proboscis monkeys

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Etymology

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From Greek proboskis, meaning 'foremost projecting part of the nose'.

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Trivia

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1. The proboscis monkey is also known as the 'little red monkey' due to the males' bright red coloration.

2. The proboscis monkey's distinctive nose is used to amplify its calls, which can be heard up to 3 miles away.

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Related Concepts

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1. trunk: In the context of elephants, the term 'trunk' is often used interchangeably with 'proboscis', although technically the trunk is the entirety of the elephant's elongated upper lip and nose.

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Culture

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In literature, the proboscis monkey is named for its distinctive, large nose, which is often used as a symbol of leadership and power.

How to Memorize "proboscis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, flexible nose or trunk, like that of an elephant or a giraffe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'proboscis' with the image of an elephant or a giraffe, and remember that it is the long, flexible organ used for taking in food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-Proboscis-Projects-Out-B-Big-B-Bottles-Of-B-Beverages' to remember the meaning of proboscis.

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