turgescent

adjective

tur·ges·cent ˌtər-ˈje-sᵊnt

: becoming turgid, distended, or inflated

turgescence

ˌtər-ˈje-sᵊn(t)s

noun

Etymology

Latin turgescent-, turgescens, present participle of turgescere to swell, inchoative of turgēre to be swollen

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of turgescent was circa 1727

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“Turgescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turgescent. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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turgescent

adjective

tur·ges·cent -ˈjes-ᵊnt

: becoming turgid, distended, or swollen

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