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hurricane
hurricane /ˈhʌrəkən, ˈhʌrɪkən $ ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1500-1600
 Language: Spanish
 Origin: huracán, from Taino hurakán
a storm that has very strong fast winds and that moves over water ⇨ cyclone, typhoon, tornado


Hurricane
Hurricane noun
a type of British fighter aircraft which became famous in World War II for its success against enemy bombers and fighters ⇨ Spitfire