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munificent definition

mu·nifi·cent (myo̵̅o̅ nif′ə sənt)

adjective

  1. very generous in giving; lavish
  2. characterized by great generosity a munificent reward

Etymology: L munificens < munificus, bountiful < munus, a gift (akin to munia: see municipal) + facere, to make: see do

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