cyclone

  1. Noun.  A system of winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure.
  2. Noun.  A low pressure system.
  3. Noun.  (popular) The more or less violent, small-scale circulations such as tornadoes, waterspouts, and dust devils.
  4. Noun.  A strong wind.
  5. Noun.  A Southeastern and Indian Ocean weather phenomenon that results in wind speeds of around 150 to 200 km/h.

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