proboscis
/pɹə(ʊ)ˈbɒs(k)ɪs/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.
2
The tubular feeding and sucking organ of certain invertebrates like insects, worms and molluscs.
3
The trunk of an elephant.
4
A large or lengthy human nose.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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