Effleurage
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A form of massage involving smooth strokes of the skin with one's hands. countable, uncountable
"When shampoo is spread on to the hair it is called an effleurage massage movement."
- 2 a rhythmic stroking wordnet
Verb
- 1 To gently stroke the skin in a circular motion with the palm of one's hands.
Example
More examples"When shampoo is spread on to the hair it is called an effleurage massage movement."
Etymology
Borrowed from French effleurage, from effleurer (“to stroke lightly”).