evasé

adjective

eva·​sé

¦āˌvä¦zā

: enlarging gradually

—used especially of chimneys or outlet ducts

Word History

Etymology

French évasé, from past participle of évaser to widen the mouth of, flare out, from Middle French evaser, from e- + vase

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