"interpluvial" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: interpluvials [plural]
Etymology: inter- + pluvial Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|inter|pluvial}} inter- + pluvial Head templates: {{en-noun}} interpluvial (plural interpluvials)
  1. (geology) A period of decreased rainfall. Categories (topical): Geology Related terms: interglacial
    Sense id: en-interpluvial-en-noun-L4JRL9xo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with inter- Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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