1640s, from Latin effluvium "a flowing out, an outlet," from effluere "to flow out," from assimilated form of ex "out" (see ex-) + fluere "to flow" (see fluent). Related: Effluvial.
efflorescence
efflorescent
effluence
effluent
effluvia
effluvium
efflux
effort
effortless
effrontery
effulgence