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Meaning of PROFUSION

Pronunciation:  pru'fyoozhun

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the property of being extremely abundant
 
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 Synonyms: cornucopia, profuseness, richness
 
 See Also: abundance, copiousness, greenness, overgrowth, teemingness, verdancy, verdure

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 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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