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hail

15 ENTRIES FOUND:

1hail

noun \ˈhāl\

Definition of HAIL

1
: precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
2
: something that gives the effect of a shower of hail <a hail of rifle fire>

Origin of HAIL

Middle English, from Old English hægl; akin to Old High German hagal hail
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

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