Diluvy

/ˈdɪluːvi/ noun

Definition

An archaic or poetic term for a flood or deluge, especially associated with ancient catastrophic flooding.

Etymology

Shortened or variant form of 'diluvion,' derived from Latin 'diluvium.' Used primarily in older English literature and religious texts to evoke biblical imagery of the Flood.

Kelly Says

Diluvy sounds like something from a fantasy novel, but it's a real (if archaic) English word that pops up in old religious poetry to make the biblical flood sound more dramatic!

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