Etymology of the English word luxuriant
the English word
luxuriantderived from the Latin word
luxuriansderived from the Latin word
luxuriare (grow luxuriantly, rank; luxuriate)
derived from the Latin word
luxuria (luxury; extravagance; thriving condition)
derived from the Latin word
luxus (luxury, soft living; sumptuousness)
derived from the Latin word
luxurioDate
The earliest known usage of luxuriant in English dates from the 16th century.
Derivations in English
luxurianceUsage
Word found in Modern English
