πλημμύρα — meaning in English

English meaning

• flood noun An overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry.

Senses

πλημμύρα is used for these senses in English:

• flood An overflow of a large amount of water (usually disastrous) from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.
• flood (figuratively) A large number or quantity of anything appearing more rapidly than can easily be dealt with.

flood — full definition

1. noun An overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry.
2. noun A large, overwhelming amount of something arriving all at once.
3. verb To cover land with water, or to fill something with an overwhelming amount.

Related Greek words