pluvial Syllabification: (plu·vi·al)Pronunciation: /ˈplo͞ovēəl/ chiefly GeologyDefinition of pluvial adjective relating to or characterized by rainfall. noun a period marked by increased rainfall. Origin: mid 17th century: from Latin pluvialis, from pluvia 'rain'pluvial in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of pluvial in the British & World English dictionary
