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tsu·na·mi
 tsunami
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- pronunciation:
- tsu
na
mi
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noun |
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a very large, often destructive, sea wave that is caused by an earthquake or explosion of a volcano under the ocean.
The tsunami caused a great deal of damage to the towns along the coast.
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wave |
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| derivation: |
tsunamic (adj.) |
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