ClimateAugust 27, 2026

bounteous

BOUN-tee-uhs

Definition

Characterized by being abundant, plentiful, or generous in amount.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French word 'bonté' meaning goodness or generosity, it entered Middle English with a sense of being liberal in giving and eventually evolved to mean abundant or plentiful.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe Pennsylvania's vast natural resources, which were historically exploited, leading to the necessity of environmental protection laws.

Remembering the ‘visionary’ author of Pa.’s environmental rights amendment

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Mon Valley Independent

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