Definition of "typhoon" []

• A tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans. (noun)

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• "Here are the main dates in its history: 1974: Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev gives a speech talking about a new type of ballistic nuclear missile submarine and mentions the word 'typhoon,' prompting Nato to christen the new vessel the Typhoon class."
• "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."
• "Even beyond the natural, Umi thinks the typhoon is “a ship for spirits”, carrying more than fish far from home."