Orkan

German (Berlin)

/ɔʁˈkaːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (European) hurricane; strong windstorm

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish orkaan derived from Spanish, Castilian huracán (hurricane).

Origin

Spanish

huracán

Gloss

hurricane

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