cyclone
noun/ˈsaɪkloʊn/
Frequency rank: #7,552 most common English word
Meaning
a large, powerful, and destructive storm with strong rotating winds.
Example sentence
The coastal town was severely damaged after cyclone swept through the region overnight.
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