early 15c., from Old French prolixe (13c.) and directly from Latin prolixus "extended," literally "poured out," from pro "forth" (see pro-) + base of liquere "to flow" (see liquid (adj.)).
a prolix lecturer telling you more than you want to know
editing a prolix manuscript
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