n. [ L. defluxus, fr. defluere, defluxum. ] Downward flow. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. defluxio. ] (Med.) A discharge or flowing of humors or fluid matter, as from the nose in catarrh; -- sometimes used synonymously with inflammation. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Returning, or flowing back; reflex;
n. [ F. reflux. See Refluent, Flux. ] A flowing back, as the return of a fluid; ebb; reaction;
All from me
Shall with a fierce reflux on me redound. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Returning, or flowing back; reflex;
n. [ F. reflux. See Refluent, Flux. ] A flowing back, as the return of a fluid; ebb; reaction;
All from me
Shall with a fierce reflux on me redound. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]