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turgent
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turgent, a. [L. turgens, -entis, p. pr. of turgere to swell.].
- Rising into a tumor, or a puffy state; swelling; tumid; as, turgent humors. [1913 Webster]
- Inflated; bombastic; turgid; pompous. [1913 Webster]"Recompensed with turgent titles." [1913 Webster]
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