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.
The word 'harvest' originally meant autumn itself - it was the defining activity of the season! This is why we still call fall 'harvest time' and why thanksgiving celebrations worldwide center on harvest themes.
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