'Pluvial' definitions:

Definition of 'Pluvial'

From: GCIDE
  • Pluvial \Plu"vi*al\, a. [L. pluvialis, fr. pluvia rain: cf. F. pluvial. See Plover.]
  • 1. Of or pertaining to rain; rainy. [R.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Geol.) Produced by the action of rain. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Pluvial'

From: GCIDE
  • Pluvial \Plu"vi*al\, n. [LL. pluviale a garment which keeps off the rain: cf. F. pluvial.] A priest's cope. [1913 Webster]