"superstorm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: superstorms [plural]
Etymology: From super- + storm. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|storm}} super- + storm Head templates: {{en-noun}} superstorm (plural superstorms)
  1. A major storm (weather phenomenon). Related terms: megastorm

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