"deluginous" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more deluginous [comparative], most deluginous [superlative]
Etymology: From deluge + -in- + -ous. The use of the interfix -in- here is irregular. Likely coined by George Darley, who first used the term in 1897. Etymology templates: {{af|en|deluge|-in-|-ous}} deluge + -in- + -ous, {{coin|en|George Darley|nobycat=1|nocap=1}} coined by George Darley Head templates: {{en-adj}} deluginous (comparative more deluginous, superlative most deluginous)
  1. (rare) Deluge-like; overwhelmingly abundant. [from late 19th c.] Tags: rare
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