cir|cum|flu|ous

cir|cum|flu|ous
cir|cum|flu|ous «suhr KUHM flu uhs», adjective.
1. flowing around or surrounding, as a fluid.
2. surrounded by water.
[< Latin circumfluus (with English -ous) flowing around; surrounded < circumfluere overflow all around]

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