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| prom·on·to·ry [ prómmən tàwree ] (plural prom·on·to·ries) |
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1. projecting point of land: a point of land that juts out into the sea
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2. projecting part of bodily organ: a prominent or protruding part of an organ or structure in the body
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| [Mid-16th century. < medieval Latin promontorium, alteration of Latin promunturium] |
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