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profusion

Pronunciation: /prəˈfjuːʒ(ə)n/

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Definition of profusion

noun

[in singular]

an abundance or large quantity of something:a rich profusion of flowers [mass noun]:the beautiful pink foxgloves growing in profusion among the ferns

Origin:

mid 16th century: via French from Latin profusio(n-), from profundere 'pour out'. Early use expressed the senses 'extravagance', 'squandering', and 'waste'