numerous

Adjective
Synonyms: legion(p)

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. amounting to a large indefinite number“numerous times”“the family was numerous”“Palomar's fans are legion”Synonyms: legion(p)
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Numerous \Nu"mer*ous\, a. [L. numerosus. See Number.]

1.Consisting of a great number of units or individual objects; being many; as, a numerous army; numerous objections. [1913 Webster]

Such and so numerous was their chivalry.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

2.Consisting of poetic numbers; rhythmical; measured and counted; melodious; musical. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Such prompt eloquence Flowed from their lips, in prose or numerous verse. --Milton. [1913 Webster] -- Nu"mer*ous*ly, adv. -- Nu"mer*ous*ness, n. [1913 Webster]
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