profusion

Noun

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the property of being extremely abundant“the profusion of detail”“the idiomatic richness of English”Synonyms: profusenessrichnesscornucopia
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Profusion \Pro*fu"sion\, n. [L. profusio: cf. F. profusion.] [1913 Webster]

1.The act of one who is profuse; a lavishing or pouring out without sting. [1913 Webster]

Thy vast profusion to the factious nobles?— Rowe.[1913 Webster]

2.Abundance; exuberant plenty; lavish supply; as, a profusion of commodities. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

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