diluvial
or di·lu·vi·an
[ dih-loo-vee-uhl ]
/ dɪˈlu vi əl /
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adjective
pertaining to or caused by a flood or deluge.
Geology Now Rare. pertaining to or consisting of diluvium.
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Origin of diluvial
OTHER WORDS FROM diluvial
pre·di·lu·vi·al, adjectiveun·di·lu·vi·al, adjectiveun·di·lu·vi·an, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for diluvial
diluvial
diluvian
/ (daɪˈluːvɪəl, dɪ-) /
adjective
of or connected with a deluge, esp with the great Flood described in Genesis
of or relating to diluvium
Word Origin for diluvial
C17: from Late Latin dīluviālis; see diluvium
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Scientific definitions for diluvial
diluvial
[ dĭ-lōō′vē-əl ]
Relating to or produced by a flood.
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