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efflower Meaning & Definition

/ɛˈflaʊɚ/

What Does Efflower Mean?

Efflower is used as a verb meaning To graze; to remove the outer surface of (a skin) with a knife.

Quick Facts About Efflower

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation//ɛˈflaʊɚ//
Syllables1
Verb formsefflowers, efflowering, efflowered

Efflower Definition (Verb)

  1. To graze; to remove the outer surface of (a skin) with a knife.

Synonyms of Efflower

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Antonyms of Efflower

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Efflower in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

efflower (third-person singular simple present efflowers, present participle efflowering, simple past and past participle efflowered)

Origin of Efflower

Borrowed from French effleurer.

Pronouncing Efflower

You say efflower as //ɛˈflaʊɚ//. It has 1 syllable.

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