upgrowth

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A’, A’, outer edges of the atoll formed by upgrowth of the coral during the subsidence of the peak.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various

But Cecil and his mistress could watch the upgrowth of national wealth with cooler eyes.

From History of the English People, Volume IV by Green, John Richard

The vigour of English life showed itself in the wide extension of commerce, in the progress of the towns, and the upgrowth of a free yeomanry.

From History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 by Green, John Richard

Her sons were goodly and delightsome to her in their upgrowth, but they are well-nigh men.

From The Dove in the Eagle's Nest by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

Its formation as an open upgrowth of the centro-dorsal area, and the fact that it appears and disappears without closing in Argonauta and Octopus, was demonstrated by E. Ray Lankester.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various