rostrum

noun

beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

Roots

rodererostr- · Latin · to gnaw

Synonyms for rostrum

podiumn daisn pulpitn soapboxn lecternn ambon snoutn stumpn estrade platformn

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