|
|
Definitions for: Excrescent [adj] forming an outgrowth (usually an excessive outgrowth)
Webster (1913) Definition: Ex*cres"cent, a. [L. excresens, -entis, p. pr. of
excrescere to grow out; ex out + crescere to grow. See
Crescent.]
Growing out in an abnormal or morbid manner or as a
superfluity.
Expunge the whole, or lip the excrescent parts. --Pope.
Excrescent letter (Philol.), a letter which has been added
to a root; as, the d in alder (AS. alr) is an excrescent
letter.
|
|
Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder
Scrabble Cheat
Words With Friends Cheat
Hanging With Friends Cheat
Scramble With Friends Cheat
Ruzzle Cheat
Related Resources: p letter animals animals starting with y |