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afflux
CIDE DICTIONARY
afflux, n. [L. affluxum, p. p. of affluere: cf. F. afflux. See Affluence.].
A flowing towards; that which flows to; as, an afflux of blood to the head. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
afflux, n. a flow towards a point; an influx.
Etymology
med.L affluxus f. L affluere: see AFFLUENT
THESAURUS
afflux
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afflux
Approach
N approach, approximation, appropinquation, access, appulse, afflux, affluxion, advent, pursuit, approaching, approximative, affluent, impending, imminent, on the road, Int, come hither!, approach!, here!, come!, come near!, forward!.For further exploring for "afflux" in Webster Dictionary Online