trunk
noun
[ trʌŋk ]
• the main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots.
• a person's or animal's body apart from the limbs and head.
• the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant.
• a large box with a hinged lid for storing or transporting clothes and other articles.
Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French tronc, from Latin truncus .
