Etymology

anfractuosity

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Today it means: A winding channel or crevice, such as occur in the depths of the sea or in mountains. Full definition →

Latin anfractuosus
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  1. Latin · derived fromanfractuosus“winding”
  2. English todayanfractuosity

From Latin anfractuosus (“winding”).

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