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excrescence

noun

/ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

Meaning

An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.

The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.

outgrowth, protuberance, lump, swelling, tumor

normality, harmony

ugly excrescence, excrescence on society, excrescence on skin

a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items

An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.

The combination of different ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.

A very large quantity of something; plenty

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension b...

a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other...