First Known Use: 1848
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cyclone
noun cy·clone \ˈsī-ˌklōn\
: an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm with very high winds that turn around an area of low pressure
Full Definition of CYCLONE
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: any of various centrifugal devices for separating materials (as solid particles from gases)
— cy·clon·ic \sī-ˈklä-nik\ adjective
— cy·clon·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of CYCLONE
modification of Greek kyklōma wheel, coil, from kykloun to go around, from kyklos circle
Rhymes with CYCLONE
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Cyclone
trademark Cy·clone \ˈsī-ˌklōn\
Definition of CYCLONE
—used for a chain-link fence
CYCLONIC Defined for Kids
cyclone
noun cy·clone \ˈsī-ˌklōn\
Definition of CYCLONE for Kids
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: a storm or system of winds that rotates about a center of low atmospheric pressure and that moves forward at a speed of 20 to 30 miles (30 to 50 kilometers) an hour and often brings heavy rain
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: tornado
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