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Definition of
promontory noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
promontory
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈprɑmənˌtɔri
/
/
(
pl.
promontories
)
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a long narrow area of high land that goes out into the ocean
synonym
headland
a rocky promontory overlooking the bay
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promontory
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Nearby words
promissory note
noun
promo
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promote
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