TopicTyphoon & storms
cyclone · /si.klon/
cyclone
cyclone/si.klon/noun
a large rotating storm system; often a tropical cyclone
vaste système orageux en rotation ; souvent tropical
Umbrella term; typhoon and hurricane are regional names.
Terme générique ; typhon et ouragan sont régionaux.
Examples
The cyclone formed over warm ocean water last night.
Satellite images show the cyclone's tight spiral clouds.
Officials tracked the cyclone as it moved west.
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