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protuberant

pro.tu.ber.ant \-b(*-)r*nt\ aj [LL protuberant-, protuberans, prp. of 
   protuberare to bulge o]ut, fr. L pro- forward + tuber hump, swelling 1: 
   bulging beyond the surrounding or adjacent surface : PROMINENT  2: forcing 
   itself into consciousness : OBTRUSIVE  - pro.tu.ber.ant.ly av