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luxuriant

lu·xu·riant

UK/lʌɡˈzjʊəɹi.ənt/ US/lʌɡˈʒʊəɹi.ənt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

  • “an elaborate lace pattern”
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2.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

  • “their riotous blooming”
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Origin

Borrowed from Latin lūxuriāns, present participle of lūxuriō, itself from lūxuria (“luxury, excess”). Equivalent to luxury + -ant.

Phrases

  • luxuriant flower

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