1. (n.) A free indulgence in costly food, dress, furniture, or anything expensive which gratifies the appetites or tastes.

2. (n.) Anything which pleases the senses, and is also costly, or difficult to obtain; an expensive rarity; as, silks, jewels, and rare fruits are luxuries; in some countries ice is a great luxury.

3. (n.) Lechery; lust.

4. (n.) Luxuriance; exuberance.

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