rafale

French

noun
Definitions
  • (meteorology) gust strong, abrupt rush of wind
  • (meteorology) sudden shower, flurry
  • (by extension) burst series of shots fired from an automatic firearm

Etymology

Derived from Italian raffica.

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

raffica

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