Etymology

efflate

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Today it means: To fill with breath; to puff up. Full definition →

Latin efflatus
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  1. Latin · derived fromefflatus
  2. English todayefflate

From Latin efflatus, past participle of efflare (“to blow or breathe out”), from ex + flare (“to blow”).

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