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protrusile

American  
[proh-troo-sil, -sahyl, pruh-] / proʊˈtru sɪl, -saɪl, prə- /

adjective

  1. capable of being thrust forth or extended, as the tongue of a hummingbird.

protrusile British  
/ prəˈtruːsaɪl /

adjective

  1. Also: projectile.  zoology capable of being thrust forwards

    protrusile jaws
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Etymology

Origin of protrusile

1840–50; < Latin prōtrūs ( us ) (past participle of prōtrūdere to protrude ) + -ile

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