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[syn: confluence, conflux, merging]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Conflux \Con"flux\, n. [From L. confluxus, p. p. See
Confluent.]
1. A flowing together; a meeting of currents. "The conflux of
meeting sap." --Shak.
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The general conflux and concourse of the whole
people. --Clarendon.
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2. A large assemblage; a passing multitude.
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To the gates cast round thine eye, and see
What conflux issuing forth, or entering in.
--Milton.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
conflux
n 1: a flowing together [syn: confluence, conflux,
merging]