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Mellifluent

Mellifluent \Mel*lif"lu*ent\, a. [L. mellifluens. See Mellifluous.] Flowing as with honey; smooth; mellifluous.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
mellifluent

c.1600, from Middle French mellifluent and directly from Late Latin mellifluentem (nominative mellifluens), related to mellifluus (see mellifluous).

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mellifluent

a. mellifluous

Usage examples of "mellifluent".

Every now and again the parade was halted while Mr Harton paid particular, head-inclined attention to the Matron’s commentary and rewarded her with a mellifluent ring of laughter.