n. A weather phenomenon in the Eastern Pacific that is precisely equivalent to a hurricane, which results in wind speeds of 64 knots (118km/h) or above. Equivalent to a cyclone in the Indian Ocean and Indonesia/Australia.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A violent whirlwind; specifically, a violent whirlwind occurring in the Chinese seas.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A violent hurricane occurring in the China seas and their environs, principally during the months of July, August, September, and October
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n. a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
Word Usage
"A so-called "super typhoon" is bearing down on the northern Philippines, prompting evacuations of thousands of people from coastal areas threatened with destructive winds, rain and storm surges."