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Meaning and definition for "proboscis" word
[noun] a long flexible snout as of an elephant
[noun] (informal) the human nose (especially when it is large)
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\Pro*bos"cis\, n.; pl. {Proboscides}. [L. fr. Gr. ?; ? before + ? to feed, graze.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A hollow organ or tube attached to the head, or connected with the mouth, of various animals, and generally used in taking food or drink; a snout; a trunk. Note: The proboscis of an elephant is a flexible muscular elongation of the nose. The proboscis of insects is usually a chitinous tube formed by the modified maxill[ae], or by the labium. See Illusts. of {Hemiptera} and {Lepidoptera}. 2. (Zo["o]l.) By extension, applied to various tubelike mouth organs of the lower animals that can be everted or protruded. Note: The proboscis of annelids and of mollusks is usually a portion of the pharynx that can be everted or protruded. That of nemerteans is a special long internal organ, not connected with the mouth, and not used in feeding, but capable of being protruded from a pore in the head. See Illust. in Appendix. 3. The nose. [Jocose] {Proboscis monkey}. (Zo["o]l.) See {Kahau}.
Synonyms for proboscis
trunk
See also: neb | nose | olfactory organ | snout |
The fun area, different aproach to word »proboscis«
Let's analyse "proboscis" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: SICSOBORP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2385 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology
Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
proboscis: 6 + 6 + 9 = 21, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters:
proboscis: 7 + 9 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 9 + 1 = 44, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.
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 Tarot cards
| Letter |
Num. |
Tarot c. |
Intensity |
Meaning |
| B (1) |
2 |
High Priestess |
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Compassionate, Caring, Knowing |
| C (1) |
3 |
Empress |
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Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving |
| I (1) |
9 |
Hermit |
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Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent |
| O (2) |
15 |
Devil |
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Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter |
| P (1) |
16 |
Tower |
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Craftsman, Laborer, Builder |
| R (1) |
18 |
Moon |
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Patient, Determined, Strong |
| S (2) |
19 |
Sun |
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Colorful, Bright, Perceptive |
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