Diluvia

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Diluvium \Di*lu"vi*um\, n.; pl. E. {Diluviums}, L. {Diluvia}.
     [L. diluvium. See {Dilute}, {Deluge}.] (Geol.)
     A deposit of superficial loam, sand, gravel, stones, etc.,
     caused by former action of flowing waters, or the melting of
     glacial ice.
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     Note: The accumulation of matter by the ordinary operation of
           water is termed alluvium.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  diluvia
       See {diluvium}