"heapings" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} heapings pl (plural only)
  1. A large amount. Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: heaps, loads, mountains
    Sense id: en-heapings-en-noun-bHaDYSA0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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