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plethora
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plethora
(noun)
plethora
/
ˈ
plɛθərə/
noun
plethora
/
ˈ
plɛθərə/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLETHORA
[
singular
]
formal
:
a very large amount or number
:
an amount that is much greater than what is necessary
A
plethora
of books have been written on the subject.
a
plethora
of information
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