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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCyclone
/ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure, characterized by inward spiraling winds.
"The cyclone caused widespread destruction across the coastal towns." - 2
A weather system that can produce severe storms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds.
"Meteorologists warned that the approaching cyclone could lead to flooding."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'cyclone' originates from the Greek word 'kyklon', meaning 'moving in a circle'. It was first used in the English language in the mid-19th century to describe a system of winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cyclone" is said worldwide
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cyclone
Transliteration: si-klon
"Le cyclone a causé des dégâts considérables."
Zyklon
Transliteration: tsai-klon
"Der Zyklon hat viele Häuser zerstört."
ciclone
Transliteration: chee-klone
"Il ciclone ha portato forti piogge."
ciclón
Transliteration: see-klon
"El ciclón causó daños en la costa."
ciclone
Transliteration: see-klon
"O ciclone trouxe ventos fortes."
चक्रवात
Transliteration: chakravaat
"चक्रवात ने भारी तबाही मचाई।"
气旋
Transliteration: qìxuán
"气旋导致了严重的洪水。"
사이클론
Transliteration: saikeullon
"사이클론이 큰 피해를 입혔습니다."
サイクロン
Transliteration: saikuron
"サイクロンが近づいています。"
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