diluvial
or di·lu·vi·an
[ dih-loo-vee-uh l ]
/ dɪˈlu vi əl /
adjective
pertaining to or caused by a flood or deluge.
Geology Now Rare.
pertaining to or consisting of diluvium.
Origin of diluvial
OTHER WORDS FROM diluvial
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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
Scientific definitions for diluvial
diluvial
[ dĭ-lōō′vē-əl ]
Relating to or produced by a flood.