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Etymology of the English word protuberant

the English word protuberant
derived from the Late Latin word protuberans
derived from the Late Latin word protuberare (swell, bulge out; grow forth)

Date

The earliest known usage of protuberant in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

protuberance, protuberancy

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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