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¹tempest

noun tem·pest \ˈtem-pəst\

: a violent storm

Full Definition of TEMPEST

: a violent storm

: tumult, uproar

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Origin of TEMPEST

Middle English tempeste, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *tempesta, alteration of Latin tempestas season, weather, storm, from tempus time

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to TEMPEST

Synonyms: squall, storm

²tempest

transitive verb

Definition of TEMPEST

: to raise a tempest in or around

First Known Use of TEMPEST

14th century

TEMPEST Defined for Kids

tempest

noun tem·pest \ˈtem-pəst\

Definition of TEMPEST for Kids

: a strong wind often accompanied by rain, hail, or snow

: uproar

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