Definitions for effleurage

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. effleurage(noun)

    a rhythmic stroking

    "effleurage of the abdomen is used in the Lamaze method of childbirth"

Wiktionary

  1. effleurage(Noun)

    A form of massage involving smooth strokes of the skin with one's hands.

  2. Origin: From effleurer


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