proboscis

US /proʊˈbɑː.sɪs/
UK /proʊˈbɑː.sɪs/
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trompa, probóscide

the long, mobile snout of a mammal, such as an elephant or tapir

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The elephant used its proboscis to spray water over itself.
El elefante usó su trompa para rociarse agua.
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A tapir's proboscis is short and flexible.
La trompa de un tapir es corta y flexible.
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snouttrunkrostrum
2.

probóscide, trompa

the elongated sucking mouthpart of an insect, such as a butterfly or mosquito

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A butterfly uses its proboscis to drink nectar from flowers.
Una mariposa usa su probóscide para beber néctar de las flores.
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The mosquito's proboscis can pierce skin to draw blood.
La probóscide del mosquito puede perforar la piel para extraer sangre.
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mouthpartsucker
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proboscis monkey