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proboscis
/prəˈbɒsɪs/
noun
trąba
Also
ryjek(m)
Definition
A long, flexible snout or trunk, especially of an insect or other animal, used for feeding or smelling.
Examples
The elephant used its proboscis to spray water over its back.
Słoń użył swojej trąby do rozpylania wody na grzbiet.
A butterfly feeds nectar through its long, coiled proboscis.
Motyl żywi się nektarem przez swój długi, zwinięty ryjek.
Collocations
elephant's proboscisinsect proboscislong proboscis
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