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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]