hurricane

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A very powerful tropical storm with extremely strong winds and heavy rain.

   The hurricane tore the roofs off houses along the coast.

2. 2
   noun

   A sudden, overwhelming rush of something.

   After the announcement, a hurricane of questions came from the crowd.

Etymology tree Taíno *hurakābor. Spanish huracánbor. English hurricane Borrowed from Spanish huracán, ultimately from Taíno *hurakā.

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