Feracity

/fɛˈræsɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being fertile, productive, and bearing fruit abundantly.

Etymology

From Latin ferax (fertile) + -ity (quality or state). The root ferre (to bear) gives feracity its fundamental meaning of productive capability.

Kelly Says

Feracity is a beautiful word that ancient Romans would have used to describe the generosity of the earth—it captures that sense of nature's abundance and life-giving power.

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