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devious
UK /ˈdiː.vi.əs/ US /ˈdiː.vi.əs/
adj 2
Definitions
adj
1
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
2
Roundabout, circuitous, deviating from the direct or ordinary route.
The wandering Arab never sets his tent Within her walls; the Shepherd eyes afar Her evil towers, and devious drives his flock.
Keeping close in to the shore, they discovered, after two hours run, a fresh stream which burst in a cascade from the mountains, and swept its devious course through the jungle, until it poured its tribute into the waters of the Strait.
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