Orkan — meaning in English

English meaning

• hurricane noun A powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.
• windstorm noun A storm in which there are strong, violent winds but no precipitation.

Senses

Orkan is used for these senses in English:

• hurricane A severe tropical cyclone; an intense storm rotating around a central eye. [16th c.]
• windstorm A storm in which there are strong, violent winds but no precipitation.

hurricane — full definition

1. noun A powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.
2. noun Any sudden, overwhelming rush of activity, emotion, or force.
3. noun A sweet rum-based cocktail typically made with passion fruit and lemon juice.

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