PLETHORIC

overabundant, plethoric, rife

(adjective) excessively abundant

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

plethoric (comparative more plethoric, superlative most plethoric)

(medicine) Suffering from plethora; ruddy in complexion, congested or swollen with blood. [from 14th c.]

Excessive, overabundant, rife; loosely, abundant, varied. [from 17th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


Ple*thor"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. pléthorique.]

Definition: Haeving a full habit of body; characterized by plethora or excess of blood; as, a plethoric constitution; -- used also metaphorically. "Plethoric phrases." Sydney Smith. "Plethoric fullness of thought." De Quincey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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