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an·te·di·lu·vi·an  audio  (nt-d-lv-n) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
  1. Extremely old and antiquated. See Synonyms at old.
  2. Bible Occurring or belonging to the era before the Flood.
ETYMOLOGY:
From ante- + Latin dluvium, flood ; see diluvial

OTHER FORMS:
ante·di·luvi·an(Noun)


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