most protrusile

pro·tru·sile

[proh-troo-sil, -sahyl, pruh-]
adjective
capable of being thrust forth or extended, as the tongue of a hummingbird.

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

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protrusile (prəˈtruːsaɪl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
zoology Also: projectile capable of being thrust forwards: protrusile jaws

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