promontory

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/
• (America) IPA: /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/

Noun

promontory (plural promontories)

1. A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff.

   Synonyms: cliff, headland, hoe

2. (anatomy) A projecting part of the body.
   1. A projection on the sacrum.
   2. A rounded elevation in the tympanum of the ear.

Translations

• French: promontoire
• German: Landzunge
• Italian: promontorio
• Portuguese: promontório
• Russian: мыс
• Spanish: promontorio

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