protuberancy

[ proh-too-ber-uhn-see, -tyoo-, pruh- ]

noun

, plural pro·tu·ber·an·cies.

1. protuberance.

Other Words From

• nonpro·tuber·an·cy noun plural nonprotuberancies

Word History and Origins

Origin of protuberancy¹

First recorded in 1645–55; protuber(ant) + -ancy

Example Sentences

The marks were blewish, very small, and had no protuberancy above the skin.

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