cyclone

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cyclone (plural cyclones)

  1. A system of winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure.
  2. A low pressure system.
  3. (popular) The more or less violent, small-scale circulations such as tornadoes, waterspouts, and dust devils.
  4. A strong wind.
  5. A Southeastern and Indian Ocean weather phenomenon that results in wind speeds of around 150 to 200 km/h.

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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)

  1. cyclone (rotating system of winds)
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