proboscis

• Sustantivo que designa la trompa larga y flexible de ciertos animales, como el elefante, o, en sentido humorístico, la nariz humana, especialmente si es grande.

A noun referring to a long, flexible snout or nose, such as that of an elephant, or humorously to a human nose, especially a large one.

1. Human nose (often large)C1formal

   A humorous or formal term for the human nose, especially when it is prominent or large.

   Nariz humana (a menudo grande)

   • He had a rather distinguished proboscis that dominated his face.
   • She wrinkled her proboscis at the unpleasant smell.
   • The old man's proboscis was a prominent feature of his profile.

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2. Animal snoutB2formal

   A long, flexible snout or trunk, such as that of an elephant or certain insects.

   Trompa o probóscide animal

   • The elephant used its proboscis to pick up a log.
   • Butterflies have a long proboscis for drinking nectar.
   • The tapir's proboscis is prehensile and helps it grasp leaves.

   Sinónimossnouttrunk