Does proboscis mean "nose" in any sense?

Question

Does proboscis mean "nose" in any sense?

Answer 1

It can also mean it in the sense that 'beak' is used to describe a human nose or mouth.

If you see someone with a large nose - for example someone Greek - it might be fair to describe them as having a proboscis. Or even calling on them as "Hey, proboscis".

In some places in Greece is it used as a term of endearment, as Greeks are proud of their profound noses. For example around the prefecture of Thessaly it is a common name children use to address their elders, much like the English use Pappy or Tatty.

Answer 2

It does in an elephant sense.  The term derives from the Greek for 'in front' (pro) and 'feed' (boskein).  The trunk of Nelly is a feeding tool placed to the front of her head, thus proboscis.  The words don't literally refer to 'nose'.