Promontory

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈpɹɒm.É™n.tɹi/
• US IPA: /ˈpɹɑmÉ™ntÉ”ri/

Origin

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

Full definition of promontory

Noun

1. A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff.
2. (anatomy) A projecting part of the body.

Synonyms

• headland
• hoe