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prolix

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pro.lix \pro--'liks, 'pro-(.)\ aj [ME, fr. MF & L; MF prolixe, fr. L 
   prolixus extended, fr. pro-X forward + lique-re to be fluid - more at 
   LIQUID 1: unduly prolonged or drawn out  2: given to verbosity and 
   diffuseness in speaking or writing : LONG-W INDED - pro.lix.ly av