DELUGE


Meaning of DELUGE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' del- ˌ yüj, - ˌ yüzh; ÷d ə - ' lüj, ' d ā - ˌ lüj

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French deluje, from Latin diluvium, from diluere to wash away, from dis- + lavere to wash ― more at LYE

Date: 14th century

1 a : an overflowing of the land by water b : a drenching rain

2 : an overwhelming amount or number <received a deluge of offers>

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