Excrescence
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
in linguistics, a type of epenthesis, where a consonant is added to the middle of a word
Framework senses
- §1
- in linguistics, a type of epenthesis, where a consonant is added to the middle of a word
- §2
- in pathology, an abnormal outgrowth or enlargement of some part of the body
- §3
- something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
- §1 · legacy_primary
- in linguistics, a type of epenthesis, where a consonant is added to the middle of a wordDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column