protrusile

[ proh-troo-sil, -sahyl, pruh- ]
/ proʊˈtru sɪl, -saɪl, prə- /

adjective

capable of being thrust forth or extended, as the tongue of a hummingbird.

Origin of protrusile

1840–50; < Latin prōtrūs(us) (past participle of prōtrūdere to protrude) + -ile

British Dictionary definitions for protrusile

protrusile
/ (prəˈtruːsaɪl) /

adjective

zoology capable of being thrust forwards protrusile jaws Also: projectile