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Definition of: protrusile
(prō·tr
′sil) adjective
Adapted to being thrust out, often rapidly, as the tongue of an ant-eater. Also pro·tru′si·ble. [<L protrusus, pp. of protrudere PROTRUDE + -ILE]
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