Conflux

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  conflux
       n : a flowing together [syn: {confluence}, {merging}]