elusive
The origin and history of elusive.
Etymology
From Latin elusus, the past participle of eludere, "to dodge or trick" — the same root as "elude".
The origin and history of elusive.
From Latin elusus, the past participle of eludere, "to dodge or trick" — the same root as "elude".
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