TopicTyphoon & storms
typhon · /ti.fɔ̃/
typhon
typhon/ti.fɔ̃/noun
a strong tropical cyclone in the western Pacific
cyclone tropical intense du Pacifique ouest
Same storm type as a hurricane, named by ocean basin.
Même type qu'un ouragan ; le nom dépend du bassin.
Examples
A strong typhoon is approaching the coast this weekend.
Schools closed early because of the typhoon warning.
The typhoon brought heavy rain and dangerous winds.
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