Meaning of PROFUSION
Pronunciation: | | pru'fyoozhun
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | [n] the property of being extremely abundant |
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| Synonyms: | | cornucopia, profuseness, richness |
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| See Also: | | abundance, copiousness, greenness, overgrowth, teemingness, verdancy, verdure | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | \Pro*fu"sion\, n. [L. profusio: cf. F. profusion.]
1. The act of one who is profuse; a lavishing or pouring out
without sting.
Thy vast profusion to the factious nobles? --Rowe.
2. Abundance; exuberant plenty; lavish supply; as, a
profusion of commodities. --Addison.
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