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mellifluous definition

mel·lif·lu·ous (mə lif′lo̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

sounding sweet and smooth; honeyed mellifluous tones

Etymology: L mellifluus < mel (gen. mellis), honey (see mildew) + fluere, to flow: see fluctuate

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