First Known Use: 14th century
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noun del·uge \ˈdel-ˌyüj, -ˌyüzh; ÷də-ˈlüj, ˈdā-ˌlüj\
: a large amount of rain that suddenly falls in an area
: a situation in which a large area of land becomes completely covered with water
: a large amount of things that come at the same time
Full Definition of DELUGE
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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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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
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verb
: to give or send (someone) a large amount of things at the same time
: to flood (a place) with water
del·ugeddel·ug·ing
Full Definition of DELUGE
transitive verb
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: to overflow with water : inundate
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First Known Use of DELUGE
1593
DELUGE Defined for Kids
1deluge
noun del·uge \ˈdel-yüj\
Definition of DELUGE for Kids
1
: a flooding of land by water : flood
2
: a drenching rain
3
: a sudden huge stream of something <a deluge of mail>
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verb
del·ugeddel·ug·ing
Definition of DELUGE for Kids
1
: 2flood 1
2
: to overwhelm as if with a flood <We were deluged by questions.>
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