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efflate

Pronunciation: /ɪˈfleɪt/

The English word “efflate” has 1 meaning listed here.

verb

  1. To fill with breath; to puff up.

Etymology

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

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