First Known Use: 1577
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circumfluent
adjective cir·cum·flu·ent \(ˌ)sər-ˈkəm-flü-ənt\
Definition of CIRCUMFLUENT
: flowing round or surrounding in the manner of a fluid
— cir·cum·flu·ous \(ˌ)sər-ˈkəm-flü-əs\ adjective
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Origin of CIRCUMFLUENT
from Latin circumfluent-, circumfluens, present participle of circumfluere to flow around, from circum- + fluere to flow — more at fluid
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