Definitions

1. noun

anatomical muscle in the cheek that helps to compress the cheeks and blow air through the lips.

“The buccinator muscle plays a crucial role in producing the sound of a trumpet.”

2. noun

an insectivorous mammal ( genus Platyrrhinus) found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

“The buccinator is a nocturnal creature with large eyes and a long snout.”