protuberate

[ proh-too-buh-reyt, -tyoo-, pruh- ]
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verb (used without object),pro·tu·ber·at·ed, pro·tu·ber·at·ing.
  1. to bulge out, forming a rounded projection.

Origin of protuberate

1
1570–80; <Late Latin prōtūberātus, past participle of prōtūberāre.See protuberant, -ate1

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protuberate

/ (prəˈtjuːbəˌreɪt) /


verb
  1. (intr) rare to swell out or project from the surrounding surface; bulge out

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