† defluous,a.Obs.rare.|ˈdɛfluːəs| [f. L. dēflu-us (f. stem of dēflu-ĕre to flow down) + -ous.] Flowing down; also, falling off, shedding. 1727Bailey vol. II, Defluous, flowing down, falling, shedding.1822T. Taylor Apuleius xi. 261 Her most copious and long hairs..were softly defluous.