What is deluge meaning?

Deluge is a noun that refers to a severe flood. It can also mean a heavy rainfall or a large amount of something resembling a flood, such as a deluge of mail or a deluge of criticism. Deluge is derived from the Latin word "delugere," which means to wash away. In some contexts, deluge can also have a negative connotation, suggesting an overwhelming, uncontrollable or disastrous force. In mythology and religious texts, floods and deluges are often associated with divine punishment or the end of the world.