afflatus
afflatus
Definition
af·fla·tus (ə flāt′əs, a-)
noun
inspiration or powerful impulse, as of an artist or poet
Etymology: L < pp. of afflare, to blow on < ad-, to + flare, to blow < IE base *bhel-: see bladder
afflatus
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
Browse dictionary entries near afflatus
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- affluence
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