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proboscidean

pro·bos·cid·e·an
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    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [proh-buh-sid-ee-uh n, -bo-, proh-bos-i-dee-uh n]
    • /ˌproʊ bəˈsɪd i ən, -bɒ-, proʊˌbɒs ɪˈdi ən/
    • /probosci.dean/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-buh-sid-ee-uh n, -bo-, proh-bos-i-dee-uh n]
    • /ˌproʊ bəˈsɪd i ən, -bɒ-, proʊˌbɒs ɪˈdi ən/

Definitions of proboscidean word

  • adjective proboscidean pertaining to or resembling a proboscis. 1
  • adjective proboscidean having a proboscis. 1
  • adjective proboscidean 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. 1
  • noun proboscidean a proboscidean animal. 1
  • adjective proboscidean of, relating to, or belonging to the Proboscidea, an order of massive herbivorous placental mammals having tusks and a long trunk: contains the elephants 0
  • noun proboscidean any proboscidean animal 0
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Origin of proboscidean

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < New Latin Proboscide(a) order name (Latin proboscid- (stem of proboscis proboscis) + -ea, neuter plural of -eus adj. suffix; see -eous) + -an

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proboscidean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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