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an·te·di·lu·vi·an (ān'tĭ-də-lōō'vē-ən) adj.
[From ante- + Latin dīluvium, flood; see diluvial.] an'te·di·lu'vi·an n. |
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| Main Entry: | antediluvian1 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | before the Flood (in the Bible); pertaining to the time before the Flood |
| Etymology: | ante- + diluvium 'the deluge' |
| Main Entry: | antediluvian1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a very old person |
| Etymology: | ante- + diluvium 'the deluge' |
| Main Entry: | antediluvian2 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | antiquated; from a much earlier time |
| Etymology: | ante- + diluvium 'the deluge' |
| Main Entry: | antediluvian2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a person who lived before the Flood |
| Etymology: | ante- + diluvium 'the deluge' |
Antediluvian
An`te*di*lu"vi*an\, a. Of or relating to the period before the Deluge in Noah's time; hence, antiquated; as, an antediluvian vehicle. -- n. One who lived before the Deluge.
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