noun Date: before 12th century the quality or state of being good, 2. — used interjectionally or in phrases especially to express mild surprise or shock the nutritious, flavorful, or beneficial part of something
GOODNESS
Meaning of GOODNESS in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012