3. (Bot.)
Defn: Spreading loosely, especially on one side; as, an effuse inflorescence. Loudon.
4. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Having the lips, or edges, of the aperture abruptly spreading; — said of certain shells.
EFFUSE
Ef*fuse", n.
Defn: Effusion; loss. "Much effuse of blood." Shak.
EFFUSE
Ef*fuse", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Effused; p. pr. & vb. n. Effusing.]
Defn: To pour out like a stream or freely; to cause to exude; to
shed. [R.]
With gushing blood effused. Milton.
EFFUSE
Ef*fuse", v. i.
Defn: To emanate; to issue. Thomson.