Plu"vi*al, a. [L. pluvialis, fr.
pluvia rain: cf. F. pluvial. See Plover.]
1. Of or pertaining to rain; rainy.
[R.]
2. (Geol.) Produced by the action of
rain.
Plu"vi*al, n. [LL. pluviale a
garment which keeps off the rain: cf. F. pluvial.] A
priest's cope.