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Having the nostrils prolonged in the form of horny tubes along the sides of the beak; -- said of certain sea birds.

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  1. a. Having the nostrils prolonged in the form of horny tubes along the sides of the beak; -- said of certain sea birds.
  2. a. Belonging to the Tubinares.
  3. adj. having a tubular nose
  4. (a) Having the nostrils prolonged in the form of horny tubes along the sides of the beak; -- said of certain sea birds. (b) Belonging to the Tubinares.