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profusion

 
Dictionary: pro·fu·sion   (prə-fyū'zhən, prō-) pronunciation
 
n.
  1. The state of being profuse; abundance.
  2. Lavish or unrestrained expense; extravagance.
  3. A profuse outpouring or quantity: “A profusion of chiles—mild Anaheim to hot jalapeño—perks up everything” (Gene Bourg).

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the property of being extremely abundant
  Synonyms: profuseness, richness, cornucopia


 
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Common misspelling(s) of profusion

  • profesion

 
 
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