ˈhɚrəˌkeɪn 
British ˈhʌrəkən
plural hurricanes
: an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm with very strong winds that occurs especially in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean
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“Hurricane.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hurricane. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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