megastorm

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English

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Etymology

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From mega- +‎ storm.

Noun

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megastorm (plural megastorms)

  1. A major storm (weather phenomenon) capable of causing catastrophic damage.
    • 2012 October 30, Associated Press, “NYPD Making Its Presence Known; Mayor Calls Sandy 'Storm Of Historic Intensity'”, in CBS[1]:
      The megastorm Sandy caused 13-foot storm surges in the city.

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