EFFLUVIUM


Meaning of EFFLUVIUM in English

[ ɪ'flu:vɪəm ]

■ noun ( plural effluvia -vɪə ) an unpleasant or harmful odour or discharge.

Origin

C17: from L., from effluere 'flow out'.

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