2 entries under this word

Numerous

Nūm'ber-oŭs, a.

adjective

a. Numerous. [Obs.]

Nū'mer-oŭs, a.

adjective

a. [Lat. numerosus, It. & Sp. numeroso.] 1. Being many; consisting of a great number of individuals; as, a numerous army; a numerous body; a numerous people. Such and so numerous was their chivalry. Milton. 2. Consisting of poetic numbers; rhythmical; measured and counted; melodious; musical. Such prompt eloquence Flowed from their lips, in prose or numerous verse. Milton.