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The word cyclone is believed to have come from the Greek word kyklon which means "moving in a circle" or "whirling around". This is because a cyclone contains high winds which rotate, or "whirl around" a central eye.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are two possible languages from which the word 'hurricane' may have derived.
- Spanish: the word "huracan" which originated from the Caribbean term for "God of Evil".
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ayan: the word "huracan" may be derived from the name of the Mayan storm god, "Hurakan."
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∙ 14y agoIt comes from the Spanish word huracán, which in turn was adopted by explorers from the Arawak Taino language word huracan - meaning "storm."
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∙ 9y agoMost likely from Spanish Huaracan which in turn came from the west Indies.
The word hurricane comes from the Taino Indian word hurakan, meaning "big wind."
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∙ 10y agoThe term hurricane originates from the word huracan, which means "great wind" in the language of the Taino Indians.
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The origin of where typhoon originates in the Philippines?
The word typhoon comes from china. It is the Chinese word of Cyclone.
Where does a cyclone originate?
the origin of the cyclone in mostly in region where hot is there in eqitorial region. the origin of the cyclone in mostly in region where hot is there in eqitorial region.
What is another word for the eye of a cyclone?
the center of the cyclone p.s.cyclonescan also be called hurricanes or typhoones :) (:
What is the etymology of Cyclone?
The Greek word for cycle.
Are hurricanes smaller than a mid latitude cyclone?
A cyclone is another word for a tornado, so no hurricanes are bigger
The origin of where typhoon originates in the Philippines?
The word typhoon comes from china. It is the Chinese word of Cyclone.
Where does a cyclone originate?
the origin of the cyclone in mostly in region where hot is there in eqitorial region. the origin of the cyclone in mostly in region where hot is there in eqitorial region.
Where was the word cyclone originated?
The Cyclone originated in Arafura sea, north of Darwin.
What does cyclone mean in greek?
A cyclone is like a hurricane or tropical storm The Greek word for cyclone is, "Kulon." This means, " a turning around."
What is the Italian word for cyclone?
ciclone
A sentence using the word tropical cyclone?
a very large cyclone hit the tropical lands.
What is another word for the eye of a cyclone?
the center of the cyclone p.s.cyclonescan also be called hurricanes or typhoones :) (:
What is the etymology of Cyclone?
The Greek word for cycle.
Are hurricanes smaller than a mid latitude cyclone?
A cyclone is another word for a tornado, so no hurricanes are bigger
Give the adjective form of the word cyclone?
cyclonic
What is another word for hurricane in the south pacific?
Cyclone.
What is another word for a strong destructive wind?
A cyclone .
