English Explanatory Dictionary

effluvium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gaseous or vaporous emission, especially a foul-smelling one.
  2. A condition causing the shedding of hair.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈfluːvi.əm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-effluvium.wav

Word forms

effluvium effluvia effluviums

Etymology

From Latin effluvium (“an outlet”), from effluō (“flow out or away”), from ex (“out of, from”) + fluō (“flow”).

Derived words

effluvial effluviate telogen effluvium
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