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promontory

prom·on·to·ry [ prómmən tàwree ] (plural prom·on·to·ries)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. projecting point of land: a point of land that juts out into the sea

2. projecting part of bodily organ: a prominent or protruding part of an organ or structure in the body

[Mid-16th century. < medieval Latin promontorium, alteration of Latin promunturium]
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