Definition of pluvial
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: of or relating to rain
b
: characterized by abundant rain
2
of a geologic change
: resulting from the action of rain
pluvial
nounDefinition of pluvial (Entry 2 of 2)
: a prolonged period of wet climate
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The first known use of pluvial was in 1651
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