Definition of Efflower

1. v. t. To remove the epidermis of (a skin) with a concave knife, blunt in its middle part, -- as in making chamois leather.

Medical Definition of Efflower

1. To remove the epidermis of (a skin) with a concave knife, blunt in its middle part, as in making chamois leather. Origin: Cf. F. Effleurer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Efflower

effing
efflate
efflation
effleurage
effleurage
effloresce
effloresce
effloresced
efflorescence
efflorescence
efflorescences
efflorescent
efflorescent
effloresces
efflorescing
efflower (current term)
effluence
effluence
effluences
effluent
effluent
effluents
effluvia
effluvial
effluvium
effluvium
effluviums
efflux
effluxes
effluxion

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