turgent

/ ˈtɜːdʒənt /

adjective

1. an obsolete word for turgid

Derived Forms

• ˈturgently, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of turgent¹

C15: from Latin turgēre to swell

Example Sentences

Cum ruit imbriferum ver: Spicea jam campis cum messis inhorruit, et cum Frumenta in viridi stipula lactentia turgent.

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