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pro·​bos·​cid·​i·​form | \ ¦prōbə¦sidəˌfȯrm, -ˌbä¦s- \

Definition of proboscidiform

: resembling a proboscis

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History and Etymology for proboscidiform

Latin proboscid-, proboscis + English -iform

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“Proboscidiform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proboscidiform. Accessed 20 Sep. 2021.

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