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protrusible

Syllabification: (pro·tru·si·ble)
Pronunciation: /prəˈtro͞osəbəl, prō-, -zəbəl/

Definition of protrusible

adjective

Zoology
  • (of a body part, such as the jaws of a fish) capable of being protruded or extended.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin protrus- 'extended or thrust forward' (from the verb protrudere) + -ible

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