"blizzicane" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: blizzicanes [plural]
Etymology: Blend of blizzard + hurricane. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|blizzard|hurricane}} Blend of blizzard + hurricane Head templates: {{en-noun}} blizzicane (plural blizzicanes)
  1. (informal) A weather system that produces intense rain, wind, and snow. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Atmospheric phenomena

Inflected forms

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