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Webster 1913 Edition
Promontory
Prom′on-to-ry
,Noun.
pl.
Promontories
(#)
. [ L. ]
promonturium
, promunturium
; pro
before + mons
, montis
, mountain: cf. F. promontoire
. See Mount
, Noun.
1.
(Phys. Geog.)
A high point of land or rock projecting into the sea beyond the line of coast; a headland; a high cape.
Like one that stands upon a
promontory
. Shakespeare
2.
(Anat.)
A projecting part. Especially:
(a)
The projecting angle of the ventral side of the sacrum where it joins the last lumbar vertebra. (b)
A prominence on the inner wall of the tympanum of the ear. Webster 1828 Edition
Promontory
PROM'ONTORY
,Noun.
Like one that stands upon promontory.
If you drink tea on a promontory that overhangs the sea, it is preferable to an assembly.
Definition 2024
promontory
promontory
English
Promontory.
Noun
promontory (plural promontories)
- A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff.
- (anatomy) A projecting part of the body.
Synonyms
Translations
a high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff
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