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Turgescence

//tɜː(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɛsəns// noun

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  1. 1
    The act of swelling, or state of being swollen or turgescent. countable, uncountable

    "the instant turgescence is not to be taken off"

  2. 2
    Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity. countable, uncountable

    "A marked tendency to affectation, to turgescence."

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