PROTUBERANT

bellied, bellying, bulbous, bulging, bulgy, protuberant

(adjective) curving outward

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

protuberant (comparative more protuberant, superlative most protuberant)

Swelling or bulging outward.

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*tu"ber*ant, a. Etym: [L. protuberans, -antis, p. pr. of protuberare. See Protuberate.]

Definition: Prominent, or excessively prominent; bulging beyond the surrounding or adjacent surface; swelling; as, a protuberant joint; a protuberant eye.

– Pro*tu"ber*ant*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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