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proboscide

English translation of proboscide

proboscis

The Italian word 'proboscide' is used to describe the long, flexible snout or trunk of an elephant. It can also be used to refer to any long, protruding organ or appendage in animals, such as the elongated snout of a mosquito or the long, tubular mouthparts of certain insects. In a more figurative sense, it can be used to describe any long, thin object that resembles a snout or trunk.


Example sentences using: proboscide

L'elefante usa la proboscide per bere acqua.

English translation of L'elefante usa la proboscide per bere acqua.

The elephant uses its proboscis to drink water.

This phrase illustrates how an elephant's proboscis, which is actually its trunk, serves the purpose of helping the animal drink water.

Il rinoceronte ha una proboscide che gli serve per afferrare le foglie.

English translation of Il rinoceronte ha una proboscide che gli serve per afferrare le foglie.

The rhinoceros has a proboscis that helps it grab leaves.

In this example, the proboscis refers to a function in which the rhinoceros uses its long snout to grasp leaves from trees or bushes.

Le farfalle usano la proboscide per succhiare il nettare dai fiori.

English translation of Le farfalle usano la proboscide per succhiare il nettare dai fiori.

Butterflies use their proboscis to suck nectar from flowers.

This sentence demonstrates how butterflies utilize their proboscis, a long, tube-like structure, to extract nectar, which is essential for their nourishment.

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