Proboscidean Definition
prōbəsidēən
noun
Any of an order (Proboscidea) of large mammals having tusks and a long, flexible, tubelike snout, as the elephant.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adjective
Of or belonging to the order Proboscidea.
American Heritage
Of the proboscideans.
Webster's New World
Origin of Proboscidean
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From New Latin Proboscidea order name from Latin proboscis proboscid- proboscis proboscis
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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