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From down- + pour. Compare typologically Czech liják, Polish ulewa, Slovene naliv, Russian ли́вень (lívenʹ) (akin to лить (litʹ)).
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downpour
Today it means: A heavy fall of rain. Full definition →
Today it means: A heavy fall of rain. Full definition →