Harvest

/ˈhɑrvəst/ noun

The process of gathering mature crops from fields, or the season when this occurs; also the crops gathered.

From Old English 'hærfest' meaning 'autumn, harvest time', related to German 'Herbst' (autumn). Originally referred to the season itself before focusing on the crop-gathering activity.

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