{ } n. [ L. prominentia: cf. F. prominence. See Prominent. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. The quality or state of being prominent; a standing out from something; conspicuousness. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which is prominent; a protuberance. [ 1913 Webster ]
Solar prominences. (Astron.) See Solar Protuberances, under Protuberance. [ 1913 Webster ]