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Definition of: devious
(dē′vē·əs) adjective 
1. Winding or leading away from a straight course; rambling. 
2. Straying from the way of duty. See synonyms under IRREGULAR. [<L devius <de- from + via way] 
—de′vi·ous·ly adverb 
—de′vi·ous·ness noun
 
				
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