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tourbillion

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Main Entry: tour·bil·lion

Pronunciation: \tu̇r-ˈbil-yən\

Variant(s): or tour·bil·lon \tür-bē-yōⁿ\

Function: noun

Etymology: Anglo-French turbeillun, ultimately from Latin turbin-, turbo — more at turbine

Date: 15th century

1 : whirlwind 1
2 : a vortex especially of a whirlwind or whirlpool

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