Lewis & Short

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† cătăclysmŏs, i, m., = κατακλυσμός.

  1. I. A deluge, flood, inundation: Ogygi, Varr. R. R. 3, 1, 3; Hyg. Fab. 153; Tert. Apol. 40; Aug. Civ. Dei, 18, 10; Lact. 2, 20.
  2. II. In medicine, a pouring of water upon a diseased member, a shower-bath, douche, Cael. Aur. Tard. 1, 1; 1, 4; 2, 3.