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пурга́ — meaning in English

purga

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English meaning

blizzard noun A severe snowstorm with strong winds and very poor visibility.
snowstorm noun A storm featuring strong winds and heavy snowfall.
whiteout noun A severe snowstorm that blocks out visibility.

Senses

пурга́ is used for these senses in English:

blizzard A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.
snowstorm Bad weather involving blowing winds and snow, or blowing winds and heavy snowfall amount.
whiteout A heavy snowstorm; a blizzard.

blizzard — full definition

noun A severe snowstorm with strong winds and very poor visibility.
noun An overwhelming quantity of something arriving at once.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

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