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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

1
a :  a storm or system of winds that rotates about a center of low atmospheric pressure, advances at a speed of 20 to 30 miles (about 30 to 50 kilometers) an hour, and often brings heavy rain
b :  tornado
c :  4low 1b
2
:  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
First Known Use: 1848

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

1
:  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
2
:  tornado

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