rostrate

• Adjectif désuet signifiant qui a un bec ou une protubérance en forme de bec ; utilisé dans un contexte historique ou scientifique.

An obsolete adjective meaning having a beak or a beak-like projection; used in historical or scientific contexts.

1. Having a beak-like structureC2formalscientific

   Possessing a beak, beaklike snout, or proboscis, typically used in biological or zoological contexts.

   rostre

   • The rostrate fish species is known for its elongated snout.
   • Certain rostrate insects use their proboscis to feed on nectar.
   • The rostrate shape of the bird's beak helps it catch prey.

   Synonymesbeaked