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Proboscidean Definition & Meaning

proboscidean
noun
  1. massive herbivorous mammals having tusks and a long trunk

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What does proboscidean mean?
massive herbivorous mammals having tusks and a long trunk
What part of speech is proboscidean?
Proboscidean is a noun.

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