promontorialadj.

Brit.

/ˌprɒm(ə)nˈtɔːrɪəl/, U.S.

/ˌprɑm(ə)nˈtɔriəl/

Origin: Either (i) formed within English, by derivation. Or (ii) a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: promontory n.; Latin prōmontōrium , -al suffix¹.

Etymology: < promontory n. or its etymon classical Latin prōmontōrium + -al suffix¹.

rare.

Of, relating to, or resembling a promontory.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the earth > land > land mass > shore or bank > promontory, headland, or cape > [adjective]

promontorieda1657

promontorial1853

1853 G. A. Sala in Househ. Words 27 Aug. 617/1 The promontorial port called Holyhead.

1875 A. Smith New Hist. Aberdeenshire I. i. 1 From its semicircular shape it may be called promontorial.

1999 Associated Press Newswire (Nexis) 28 Dec. From its promontorial perch, the structure hovers benevolently over the evergreens blanketing the desert floor.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	promontorial
释义	promontorialadj. Brit. /ˌprɒm(ə)nˈtɔːrɪəl/, U.S. /ˌprɑm(ə)nˈtɔriəl/ Origin: Either (i) formed within English, by derivation. Or (ii) a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: promontory n.; Latin prōmontōrium , -al suffix¹. Etymology: < promontory n. or its etymon classical Latin prōmontōrium + -al suffix¹. rare. Of, relating to, or resembling a promontory. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > land > land mass > shore or bank > promontory, headland, or cape > [adjective] promontorieda1657 promontorial1853 1853 G. A. Sala in Househ. Words 27 Aug. 617/1 The promontorial port called Holyhead. 1875 A. Smith New Hist. Aberdeenshire I. i. 1 From its semicircular shape it may be called promontorial. 1999 Associated Press Newswire (Nexis) 28 Dec. From its promontorial perch, the structure hovers benevolently over the evergreens blanketing the desert floor. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1853
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