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proboscidian
(prōˌbə-sĭdˈē-ən) also pro·bos·ci·de·an (prō-bŏsˌĭ-dēˈən)
noun A mammal of the order Proboscidea, such as the elephant or its extinct relatives, having a long trunk, large tusks, and a massive body.
adjective Of or belonging to the order Proboscidea.
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