D defs.my
Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Numerous

/no͞om'-ẽr-əs/ · Nu·mer·ous · IPA /ˈnuməɹəs/
01 a. Consisting of a great number of units or individual objects; being many; as, a numerous army; numerous objections.
  1. 1.
    Consisting of a great number of units or individual objects; being many; as, a numerous army; numerous objections.
    “Such and so numerous was their chivalry.” Milton.
  2. 2.
    Consisting of poetic numbers; rhythmical; measured and counted; melodious; musical.[Obs.]
    “Such prompt eloquence Flowed from their lips, in prose or numerous verse.” Milton.