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Anfractuosity N Winding Channel Crevice Esp Separating Convolutions

Word anfractuosity
Definition n. A winding channel or crevice, esp. one separating the convolutions of the brain or mind.
Sentence Quietness and drives were mingled chaotically within me, battering my impotent maturity on the anfractuosities of desire and dousing me in a maelstrom of offenses.
Source Confessions, Augustine, II.2, p.27

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