Protuberant

Pro‐tu″ber‐ant (?), a. [L. protuberans, -antis, p. pr. of protuberare. See Protuberate.] Prominent, or excessively prominent; bulging beyond the surrounding or adjacent surface; swelling; as, a protuberant joint; a protuberant eye. — Pro‐tu″ber‐ant‐ly, adv.