cyclone
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cyclone (plural cyclones)
- A system of winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure.
- A low pressure system.
- (popular) The more or less violent, small-scale circulations such as tornadoes, waterspouts, and dust devils.
- A strong wind.
- A Southeastern and Indian Ocean weather phenomenon that results in wind speeds of around 150 to 200 km/h.
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rotating system of winds
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Southeastern and Indian Ocean weather phenomenon
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From Ancient Greek κυκλῶν (kuklōn), present active participle of κυκλόω (kukloō, “I encircle”), from κύκλος (kuklos, “circle”)
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cyclone m. (plural cyclones)
- cyclone (rotating system of winds)