INUNDATION

inundation. Inundation, n. overflow of water, flood, deluge

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In′un‐da″tion (?), n. [[L. inundatio: cf. F. inondation.]] 1. 1. The act of inundating, or the state of being inundated; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds.
With inundation wide the deluge reigns, Drowns the deep valleys, and o'erspreads the plains. Wilkie. 2. 2. An overspreading of any kind; overflowing or superfluous abundance; a flood; a great influx; as, an inundation of tourists.
To stop the inundation of her tears. Shak.