TURGESCENT

Adjective

turgescent (comparative more turgescent, superlative most turgescent)

Becoming turgid or swollen.

Synonyms

• tumescent

• tumid

• turgid

Source: Wiktionary


Tur*ges"cent, a. Etym: [L. turgescens, -entis, p. pr. of turgescere: cf. F. turgescent. See Turgesce.]

Definition: Becoming turgid or inflated; swelling; growing big.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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