Promontory word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "promontory" word

[noun] a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

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\Prom"on*to*ry\, n.; pl. {Promontories}. [ L. promonturium, promunturium; pro before + mons, montis, mountain: cf. F. promontoire. See {Mount}, n.] 1. (Phys. Geog.) A high point of land or rock projecting into the sea beyond the line of coast; a headland; a high cape. Like one that stands upon a promontory. --Shak. 2. (Anat.) A projecting part. Especially:
(a) The projecting angle of the ventral side of the sacrum where it joins the last lumbar vertebra.
(b) A prominence on the inner wall of the tympanum of the ear.

Synonyms for promontory

foreland, headland

The fun area, different aproach to word »promontory«

Let's analyse "promontory" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Four syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 30% of vowels is 8.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YROTNOMORP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2500 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. .-. --- -- --- -. - --- .-. -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: promontory: 6 + 6 + 6 = 18, reduced: 9 (or 7 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: promontory: 7 + 9 + 6 + 4 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 6 + 9 + 7 = 61, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (3)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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