promontory
noun/ˈprɒməntri/
/ˈprɑːməntɔːri/
(plural promontories)
- a long narrow area of high land that goes out into the sea synonym headland
- a rocky promontory overlooking the bay
Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Latin promontorium, variant (influenced by mons, mont- ‘mountain’) of promunturium.Want to learn more?
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