defluent
1 of 2adjective
def·lu·ent
ˈdeˌflüənt,
ˈdefləwənt
: flowing down : decurrent
defluent
2 of 2noun
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plural -s
: something that flows down (as from a lake or icecap)
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Latin defluent-, defluens, present participle of defluere to flow down, from de- + fluere to flow