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A extravagant fondness for flowers.

EXTRAVAGANT
+ vagance, , p. pr. of vagari to wander, from vagus wandering, vague. 1. Wandering beyond one's bounds; roving; hence, foreign. The extravagant and erring spirit hies To his confine. Shak. 2. Exceeding due bounds; wild; excessive; unrestrained;
EXTRAVAGANTNESS
The state of being extravagant or in excess; excess; extravagance.
EXTRAVAGANTLY
In an extravagant manner; wildly; excessively; profusely.
FONDNESS
1. The quality or state of being fond; foolishness. Fondness it were for any, being free, To covet fetters, though they golden be. Spenser. 2. Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness