effleurer

French

verb
Definitions
  • to stroke gently, to touch lightly
  • to brush over, to brush past
  • (figuratively) to skim over (a subject)

Etymology

Prefix from French fleurer (sprinkle).

Origin

French

fleurer

Gloss

sprinkle

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