First Known Use: 1646
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protuberant
adjective pro·tu·ber·ant \-b(ə-)rənt\
: sticking out from a surface usually with a curved or rounded shape
Full Definition of PROTUBERANT
: thrusting out from a surrounding or adjacent surface often as a rounded mass : prominent <protuberant eyes>
— pro·tu·ber·ant·ly adverb
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Origin of PROTUBERANT
Late Latin protuberant-, protuberans, present participle of protuberare to bulge out, from Latin pro- forward + tuber excrescence, swelling; perhaps akin to Latin tumēre to swell — more at thumb
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protuberant
adjective pro·tu·ber·ant \-b(ə-)rənt\
Medical Definition of PROTUBERANT
: bulging beyond the surrounding or adjacent surface : prominent <protuberant eyes>
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