de·flux·ion (d-flkshn)
n.
1. A falling down or out, as of the hair.
2. A flowing down or discharge of fluid.
[Origin: 1540–50; < LL défluxiōn- (s. of défluxiō) a flowing down, discharge, equiv. to L dé- de- + fluxiōn- fluxion]
Most definitions refer to the liquid meaning of this word. But I like the hair reference.
Although I read this in reference of a Saints who's burial garments retained a aromatic odor after the defluxion of fragrance that came from the body.
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