luxuriant
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lux·u·ri·ant

adjective \-ē-ənt\

Definition of LUXURIANT

1
a : yielding abundantly : fertile, fruitful
b : characterized by abundant growth : lush <luxuriant vegetation>
2
: abundantly and often extravagantly rich and varied : prolific
3
: characterized by luxury : luxurious <a luxuriant fabric>
lux·u·ri·ant·ly adverb

Examples of LUXURIANT

  1. <an older man who still has a luxuriant head of hair>
  2. <a luxuriant coat of fur>

First Known Use of LUXURIANT

circa 1540

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