tornadocane
tornadocane · tornadocanes
A supercell thunderstorm whose radar signature resembles that of a hurricane, with a…A supercell thunderstorm whose radar signature resembles that of a hurricane, with a center free of precipitation; a landphoon.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)A supercell thunderstorm whose radar signature resembles that of a hurricane, with a center free of precipitation; a landphoon.
Origin
Blend of tornado + hurricane.Blend of tornado + hurricane.
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Forms
plural: tornadocanes| Singular | tornadocane |
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See also
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