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Effluvia — Effluvium Ef*flu vi*um, n.; pl. {Effluvia}. [L., a flowing out, fr. effluere to flow out. See {Effluent}, a.] Subtile or invisible emanation; exhalation perceived by the sense of smell; especially, noisome or noxious exhalation; as, the effluvium … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
effluvia — noun see effluvium … New Collegiate Dictionary
effluvia — n. outflow; exhalation (especially one with an unpleasant odor) … English contemporary dictionary
effluvia — ef·flu·via … English syllables
effluvia — noun see effluvium … Useful english dictionary
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