promontory

Etymology

From Latin promontorium, which is said to be derived from either mons (“mountain”) or munctor (“nose”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/

Noun

promontory (plural promontories)

1. A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff.
2. (anatomy) A projecting part of the body.
   1. A projection on the sacrum.
   2. A rounded elevation in the tympanum of the ear.