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Turgescent

Tur-ges′cent

,
Adj.
[L.
turgescens
,
-entis
, p. pr. of
turgescere
: cf. F.
turgescent
. See
Turgesce
.]
Becoming turgid or inflated; swelling; growing big.

Definition 2024

turgescent

turgescent

English

Adjective

turgescent ‎(comparative more turgescent, superlative most turgescent)

  1. Becoming turgid or swollen.

Derived terms

French

Etymology

Borrowing from Latin turgesco.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tyʁ.ʒe.sɑ̃/

Adjective

turgescent m ‎(feminine singular turgescente, masculine plural turgescents, feminine plural turgescentes)

  1. turgescent

Latin

Verb

turgēscent

  1. third-person plural future active indicative of turgēscō

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