Typhoon

[taɪ'fuːn] or [taɪ'fʊn]

(noun.) a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans.

Checker: Muriel--From WordNet

(n.) A violent whirlwind; specifically, a violent whirlwind occurring in the Chinese seas.

Checker: Patty

n. a violent hurricane which occurs in the Chinese seas.—adj. Typhon′ic.

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