[kon-floo-uh
ns] 
| 1. | a flowing together of two or more streams, rivers, or the like: the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. |
| 2. | their place of junction: St. Louis is at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. |
| 3. | a body of water formed by the flowing together of two or more streams, rivers, or the like. |
| 4. | a coming together of people or things; concourse. |
| 5. | a crowd or throng; assemblage. |
| con·flu·ence (kŏn'flōō-əns) n.
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| Main Entry: | confluence1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | flowing or running together; junction |
| Etymology: | Latin confluentia 'act of flowing together' |
| Main Entry: | confluence2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the junction where two rivers, streams, etc. flow together |
| Etymology: | Latin confluentia 'act of flowing together' |
| Main Entry: | confluence3 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a flocking or assemblage of a multitude in one place; a large collection or assemblage; concourse |
| Etymology: | Latin confluentia 'act of flowing together' |
| Main Entry: | confluence4 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a growing together; concrescence |
| Etymology: | Latin confluentia 'act of flowing together' |
confluence con·flu·ence (kŏn'fl&oomacr;-əns)
n.
A flowing or meeting together; a joining.