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anfractuous definition

an·frac·tu·ous (an frak′c̸ho̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

full of twists, turns, and windings; roundabout; tortuous

Etymology: LL(Ec) anfractuosus < L anfractus, pp. of anfringere < an- (for ambi-), around + frangere, break

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