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outcrop

nounfeminine/sɐliˈẽsjɐ/medium

sa·li·en·ci·a

Definition

A part that projects outward from a surface; relief, prominence.
The rocky outcrop served as a viewpoint.
The architect designed an outcrop on the facade.
Common collocations
rocky outcropterrain outcropprojecting outcrop

Etymology

Do latim 'salientia'.

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