foison (plural foisons)
(archaic) An abundance, a rich supply of.
(archaic) Harvest.
(chiefly, Scotland) Strength, power.
Source: Wiktionary
Foi"son, n. Etym: [F. foison, fr. L. fusio a pouring, effusion. See Fusion.]
Definition: Rich harvest; plenty; abundance. [Archaic] Lowell. That from the seedness the bare fallow brings To teeming foison. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
