'Turgescency' definitions:

Definition of 'Turgescency'

From: GCIDE
  • Turgescence \Tur*ges"cence\, Turgescency \Tur*ges"cen*cy\, n. [Cf. F. turgescence. See Turgescent.]
  • 1. The act of swelling, or the state of being swollen, or turgescent. --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity. --Johnson. [1913 Webster]

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