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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBlizzard
/ˈblɪz.ərd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.
"The sudden blizzard trapped travelers on the highway for hours." - 2
A overwhelming rush or flood of things.
"The company received a blizzard of complaints after the announcement."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the United States in the late 18th to early 19th century, 'blizzard' initially meant a violent blow, volley, or outburst. By the mid-19th century, especially during the severe winter of 1880–1881 in the American Midwest, the term shifted exclusively to describe a severe snowstorm accompanied by strong winds.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Blizzard" is said worldwide
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blizzard
Transliteration: blizar
"La tempête de neige s'est transformée en blizzard."
Schneesturm
Transliteration: shneesturm
"Der Schneesturm legte das öffentliche Leben lahm."
bufera di neve
Transliteration: bufera di neve
"La bufera di neve ha bloccato tutte le strade."
ventisca
Transliteration: bentiska
"La ventisca hizo imposible ver el camino."
nevasca
Transliteration: nevaska
"A nevasca cobriu a cidade com uma espessa camada de neve."
बर्फ़ीला طوفان
Transliteration: barfeela toofan
"बर्फ़ीले طوفان के कारण उड़ानें रद्द कर दी गईं।"
暴风雪
Transliteration: bàofēngxuě
"暴风雪导致高速公路封闭。"
눈보라
Transliteration: nunbora
"매섭게 몰아치는 눈보라 때문에 앞이 보이지 않았다."
吹雪
Transliteration: fubuki
"激しい吹雪のため、電車が止まった。"
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