Main Entry: ¹del·uge

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

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>