erumpent

[ih-ruhm-puhnt]

adjective

1. bursting forth.

2. (of fungi or algae) prominent; projecting from or bursting through host tissue.

erumpent

/ ɪˈrʌmpənt /

adjective

1. bursting out or (esp of plant parts) developing as though bursting through an overlying structure

Word History and Origins

Origin of erumpent¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin ērumpent- (stem of ērumpēns ), present participle of ērumpere, equivalent to ē- e- ¹ + rumpere “to break”; -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of erumpent¹

C17: from Latin ērumpere to burst forth, from rumpere to shatter, burst

Example Sentences

Shivaree, chthonian, erumpent, tintinnabulation, exonumia, requiescat, deipnosophist, omphaloskepsis, horripilation, deliquesce, apopemptic.

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"You'll recall the Erumpent's mating dance from Fantastic Beasts. We'll be making comparisons with the peacock spider, which has its own extraordinary movements that it uses to attract a mate," explained the NHM executive.

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The horn comes from an Erumpent, a fictional beast created in the mind of author JK Rowling.

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“How d’you know it’s an Erumpent horn?” asked Ron, edging away from the horn as fast as he could, given the extreme clutter of the room.

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“Cave Inimicum...Didn’t I say it was an Erumpent horn, didn’t I tell him? And now his house has been blown apart!”

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