Solar prominences. (Astron.) See Solar Protuberances, under
Protuberance.
Prom"i*nent (?), a. [L. prominens, -entis, p. pr. of prominere to jut
out, to project; pro before, forward + minere (in comp.) to jut,
project: cf. F. prominent. See Imminent, Eminent.]
1. Standing out, or projecting, beyond the line surface of something;
jutting; protuberant; in high relief; as, a prominent figure on a vase.
2. Hence; Distinctly manifest; likely to attract attention from its
size or position; conspicuous; as, a prominent feature of the face; a
prominent building.