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Learn to pronounce ef·fleu·rage

/ˌefləˈräZH/
noun
a form of massage involving a circular stroking movement made with the palm of the hand.

verb
massage with a circular stroking movement.
"effleurage the shoulders and press gently"

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Effleurage

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