Proboscidean
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Proboscidean is a noun meaning Any of various large, herbivorous mammals, of the order Proboscidea, that have a trunk; an elephant.
Meaning
Any of various large, herbivorous mammals, of the order Proboscidea, that have a trunk; an elephant.
Word Forms
- proboscideans
Synonyms for proboscidean
Depending on context, synonyms include proboscidian.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proboscidian, elephant, proboscis, elephantoid, elephantid, tusker.
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