turgent Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tur"gent adjective

Etymology

L. turgens, -entis, p. pr. of turgere to swell.

Definitions

1. Rising into a tumor, or a puffy state; swelling; tumid; as, turgent humors.
2. Inflated; bombastic; turgid; pompous.

   Recompensed with turgent titles. Burton.