protrusile

(prō tro̵̅o̅′səl, -zəl)

adjective

that can be protruded, or thrust out, as a tentacle or an elephant's trunk

Origin: < L protrusus, pp. of protrudere (see protrude) + -ile

See protrusile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Capable of being thrust outward, as the proboscis of many insects.

Origin:

Origin: Latin prōtrūsus

Origin: , past participle of prōtrūdere, to protrude; see protrude

Origin: + -ile¹

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