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diluvial

Pronunciation: /dʌɪˈl(j)uːvɪəl, dɪ-/
Definition of diluvial

adjective

  • relating to a flood or floods, especially the biblical Flood.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin diluvialis, from diluvium 'deluge', from diluere 'wash away'

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