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deluge

3 entries found.

Main Entry:
1del·uge 
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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 rain2: an overwhelming amount or number <received a deluge of offers>


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