proboscidean
or pro·bos·cid·i·an
[ proh-buh-sid-ee-uh n, -bo-, proh-bos-i-dee-uh n ]
/ ˌproʊ bəˈsɪd i ən, -bɒ-, proʊˌbɒs ɪˈdi ən /
adjective
pertaining to or resembling a proboscis.
having a proboscis.
belonging or pertaining to the mammals of the order Proboscidea, characterized by a flexible trunk formed of the nostrils and upper lip, large tusks, a massive body, and columnar legs, comprising the elephant and the now-extinct mammoth and mastodon.
noun
a proboscidean animal.
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Example sentences from the Web for proboscidean
Falconer does not allow for the Proboscidean group being a failing one, and therefore not likely to be giving off new races.
The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Volume II (of II) |Charles Darwin
British Dictionary definitions for proboscidean
proboscidean
proboscidian
/ (ˌprəʊbɒˈsɪdɪən) /
adjective
of, relating to, or belonging to the Proboscidea, an order of massive herbivorous placental mammals having tusks and a long trunk: contains the elephants
noun
any proboscidean animal
Scientific definitions for proboscidean
proboscidean
Any of various mammals of the order Proboscidea, having a long trunk, large tusks, and a massive body. The elephants and its extinct relatives, such as the mastodons, are proboscidians.
Of or belonging to the order Proboscidea.