protuberant

 
Pronunciation: /prəˈtjuːb(ə)r(ə)nt/

adjective

  • protruding; bulging: his protuberant eyes fluttered open

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin protuberant- 'swelling out', from the verb protuberare, from pro- 'forward, out' + tuber 'bump'