ty·phoon
typhoon
- pronunciation:
- taI
fun
- features:
- Word History
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a violent tropical hurricane or cyclone that occurs in the western Pacific area and the China Sea.
The typhoon caused damage along China's southern coastline. |
| related words: |
tempest |
| derivation: |
typhonic (adj.) |
Typhoon is the English form of a Chinese word that means "a great wind."