pluvial Meaning, Definition & Usage

Plu"vi*al adjective

Etymology

L. pluvialis, fr. pluvia rain: cf. F. pluvial. See Plover.

Definitions

1. Of or pertaining to rain; rainy. R.
2. (Geol.) Produced by the action of rain.

Plu"vi*al noun

Etymology

LL. pluviale a garment which keeps off the rain: cf. F. pluvial.

Definitions

1. A priest's cope.