cyclone

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noun

a large rotating storm system; often a tropical cyclone

Umbrella term; typhoon and hurricane are regional names.

Examples

Le cyclone s'est formé hier soir au-dessus d'eau océanique chaude.
The cyclone formed over warm ocean water last night.
Les images satellite montrent les nuages en spirale du cyclone.
Satellite images show the cyclone's tight spiral clouds.
Les autorités ont suivi le cyclone se déplaçant vers l'ouest.
Officials tracked the cyclone as it moved west.

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