Definition of prominent

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Prominent (a.) Standing out, or projecting, beyond the line surface of something; jutting; protuberant; in high relief; as, a prominent figure on a vase..

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Displayed :: Displayed (a.) Set with lines of prominent type interspersed, to catch the eye..
Rib :: Rib (n.) A prominent line or ridge, as in cloth..
Lovelock :: Lovelock (n.) A long lock of hair hanging prominently by itself; an earlock; -- worn by men of fashion in the reigns of Elizabeth and James I.
Prominency :: Prominency (n.) That which is prominent; a protuberance.
Strook :: Strontium (n.) A radioactive isotope of strontium produced by certain nuclear reactions, and constituting one of the prominent harmful components of radioactive fallout from nuclear explosions; also called radiostrontium. It has a half-life of 28 years..
Knuckle :: Knuckle (n.) The joint of a finger, particularly when made prominent by the closing of the fingers..
Pigeon-breasted :: Pigeon-breasted (a.) Having a breast like a pigeon, -- the sternum being so prominent as to constitute a deformity; chicken-breasted..
Fever :: Fever (n.) A diseased state of the system, marked by increased heat, acceleration of the pulse, and a general derangement of the functions, including usually, thirst and loss of appetite. Many diseases, of which fever is the most prominent symptom, are denominated fevers; as, typhoid fever; yellow fever..
Studbook :: Stud (v. t.) To set with detached ornaments or prominent objects; to set thickly, as with studs..
Figurant :: Figurant (n. masc.) One who dances at the opera, not singly, but in groups or figures; an accessory character on the stage, who figures in its scenes, but has nothing to say; hence, one who figures in any scene, without taking a prominent part..
Anadiplosis :: Anadiplosis (n.) A repetition of the last word or any prominent word in a sentence or clause, at the beginning of the next, with an adjunct idea; as, He retained his virtues amidst all his misfortunes -- misfortunes which no prudence could foresee or prevent..
King Charles Spaniel :: King Charles spaniel () A variety of small pet dogs, having, drooping ears, a high, dome-shaped forehead, pug nose, large, prominent eyes, and long, wavy hair. The color is usually black and tan..
Protuberate :: Protuberate (v. i.) To swell, or be prominent, beyond the adjacent surface; to bulge out..
Tetragonal :: Tetragonal (a.) Having four prominent longitudinal angles.
Brow :: Brow (n.) The prominent ridge over the eye, with the hair that covers it, forming an arch above the orbit..
Junk :: "Junk (n.) A large vessel, without keel or prominent stem, and with huge masts in one piece, used by the Chinese, Japanese, Siamese, Malays, etc., in navigating their waters..
Prominency :: Prominency (n.) The quality or state of being prominent; a standing out from something; conspicuousness.
Zingel :: Zingel (n.) A small, edible, freshwater European perch (Aspro zingel), having a round, elongated body and prominent snout..
Gor-belly :: Gor-belly (n.) A prominent belly; a big-bellied person.
Turn-out :: Turn-out (n.) That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage; as, a man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turn-out..
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