Word: proboscis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
bos
cis
Definition: The tubular feeding and sucking organ of certain invertebrates like insects, worms and molluscs.
Morphemes:
Affix: proboscis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The tubular feeding and sucking organ of certain invertebrates like insects, worms and molluscs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: προ-
Language: grc
Decoded: pro-
Meaning: before
Affix: βόσκω
Language: grc
Decoded: bosko
Meaning: to nourish, feed