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Bivalve :: Bivalve (n.) A mollusk having a shell consisting of two lateral plates or valves joined together by an elastic ligament at the hinge, which is usually strengthened by prominences called teeth. The shell is closed by the contraction of two transverse muscles attached to the inner surface, as in the clam, -- or by one, as in the oyster. See Mollusca..

Unicorn :: Unicorn (n.) Any large beetle having a hornlike prominence on the head or prothorax.

Tuberosity :: Tuberosity (n.) An obtuse or knoblike prominence; a protuberance.

Granulation :: Granulation (n.) The act or process of the formation of such prominences.

Stare :: Stare (v. i.) To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, color, or brilliancy; as, staring windows or colors..

Bicuspidate :: Bicuspidate (a.) Having two points or prominences; ending in two points; -- said of teeth, leaves, fruit, etc..

Pebble :: Pebble (v. t.) To grain (leather) so as to produce a surface covered with small rounded prominences.

Thenar :: Thenar (n.) The prominence of the palm above the base of the thumb; the thenar eminence; the ball of the thumb. Sometimes applied to the corresponding part of the foot.

Basedow''s Disease :: Basedow's disease () A disease characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland, prominence of the eyeballs, and inordinate action of the heart; -- called also exophthalmic goiter..

Wrinkle :: Wrinkle (v. t.) To contract into furrows and prominences; to make a wrinkle or wrinkles in; to corrugate; as, wrinkle the skin or the brow..

Bump :: Bump (n.) A swelling or prominence, resulting from a bump or blow; a protuberance..

Friz :: Friz (v. t.) To form into little burs, prominences, knobs, or tufts, as the nap of cloth..

Upstart :: Upstart (a.) Suddenly raised to prominence or consequence.

Flat :: Flat (superl.) Wanting relief; destitute of variety; without points of prominence and striking interest.

Tragus :: Tragus (n.) The prominence in front of the external opening of the ear. See Illust. under Ear.

Pustular :: Pustular (a.) Covered with pustulelike prominences; pustulate.

Prominence :: Prominence (n.) Alt. of Prominenc.

Dominion :: Dominion (n.) Superior prominence; predominance; ascendency.

Embossment :: Embossment (n.) A bosslike prominence; figure in relief; raised work; jut; protuberance; esp., a combination of raised surfaces having a decorative effect..

Tumor :: Tumor (n.) A morbid swelling, prominence, or growth, on any part of the body; especially, a growth produced by deposition of new tissue; a neoplasm..

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