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voluminous definition

vo·lu·mi·nous (və lo̵̅o̅′mə nəs)

adjective

  1. writing, producing, consisting of, or forming enough material to fill volumes
  2. of great volume; large; bulky; full
  3. Archaic characterized by many coils or windings

Etymology: LL voluminosus, full of rolls or folds < volumen: see volume

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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