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.)).
中文解释
1、pro- "forth" + lix- (base of liquere).2、字面意思为：poured out.
实用例句
1. Too much speaking makes it a little prolix .
说了那么多，有些罗嗦了。
来自辞典例句
2. Prithee , darlingmost! - court me rather than the peevish prolix.
