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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

effluvia

/ɪˈfluːviə/ noun · British & US
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What does effluvia mean?

noun

Effluvia are substances or odors that flow out or are emitted from something, often unpleasant or noxious.

Example

"The city's effluvia from the nearby factory were causing a stench that lingered for miles."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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