effleurage

ef·fleu·rage

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ef-luh-rahzh]
- /ˌɛf ləˈrɑʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ef-luh-rahzh]
- /ˌɛf ləˈrɑʒ/

Definitions of effleurage word

noun effleurage a delicate stroking motion in massage. 1
noun effleurage A form of massage involving a circular stroking movement made with the palm of the hand. 1
noun effleurage a light stroking technique used in massage 0
verb effleurage to massage using this movement 0
noun effleurage (massage) A form of massage involving smooth strokes of the skin with one's hands. 0

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Origin of effleurage

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < French, equivalent to effleur(er) (to) stroke as one would a flower (i.e., lightly; see ef-, flower) + -age -age

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Parts of speech for Effleurage

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effleurage popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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