prorupt

adjective

pro·​rupt

prōˈrəpt

variants or prorupted

-tə̇d

: not compact : protuberant

possesses not only a panhandle but two additional protuberances as well, making that state markedly prorupted in form

—C. L. White & G. T. Renner

Word History

Etymology

prorupt from Latin proruptus, past participle of prorumpere to burst forth, from pro before + rumpere to break; prorupted from Latin proruptus + English -ed

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