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deluge

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

1del·uge

noun
\ˈdel-ˌyüj, -ˌyüzh; ÷də-ˈlüj, ˈdā-ˌlüj\

Definition of DELUGE

1
a : an overflowing of the land by water b : a drenching rain
2
: an overwhelming amount or number <received a deluge of offers>

Examples of DELUGE

  1. The deluge caused severe mudslides.
  2. <a deluge of thanks and appreciation for the returning troops>

Origin of DELUGE

Middle English, from Anglo-French deluje, from Latin diluvium, from diluere to wash away, from dis- + lavere to wash — more at lye
First Known Use: 14th century

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