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postdiluvian

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post·di·lu·vi·an  (pstd-lv-n) also post·di·lu·vi·al (-l) Bible
adj.
Existing or occurring after the Flood.
n.
A person or thing living after the Flood.
[post- + Latin dluvium, flood; see diluvial + -an.]
postdiluvian [ˌpəʊstdɪˈluːvɪən -daɪ-]
adj also postdiluvial
existing or occurring after the biblical Flood
n
a person or thing existing after the biblical Flood
[from post- + diluvian, from Latin diluvium deluge, flood]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.postdiluvian - anything living after Noah's flood
organism, being - a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Adj.1.postdiluvian - existing or occurring after Noah's flood
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