Prom"i*nence (?), Prom"i*nen*cy (?), n. [L. prominentia: cf. F. prominence. See Prominent. ]
1.
The quality or state of being prominent; a standing out from something; conspicuousness.
2.
That which is prominent; a protuberance.
Solar prominences. Astron. See Solar Protuberances, under Protuberance.
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