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.

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