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excrescent

/ɛksˈkrɛsnt/ adjective · British & US
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What does excrescent mean?

adjective

Growing or developed in excess or irregularly; projecting or protruding abnormally.

Example

"The excrescent branch on the tree was removed to maintain its shape."

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