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Definition of: protuberant
(prō·t
′bər·ənt, -ty′-) adjective
Swelling out beyond the surrounding surface; bulging [LL protuberans, -antis, ppr. of protuberare bulge out <L pro- forth + tuber a swelling]
—pro·tu′ber·ant·ly adverb
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