protuberant

protuberant Definition

pro·tu·ber·ant (prō to̵̅o̅′bər ənt, -tyo̵̅o̅′-; -prə-)

adjective

bulging or swelling out; protruding; prominent

Etymology: LL protuberans, prp. of protuberare, to bulge out < L pro-, forth + tuber, bump, bulge: see tuber

protuberant Related Forms

pro·tu′·ber·antly adverb

protuberant Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

eye: He pulled rein at the sight of her, saluted, and regarded her with his rather too protuberant eyes.

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