"supertempest" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: supertempests [plural]
Etymology: super- + tempest Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|tempest}} super- + tempest Head templates: {{en-noun}} supertempest (plural supertempests)
  1. (rare) A very severe tempest. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Atmospheric phenomena
    Sense id: en-supertempest-en-noun-UasUV30P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super-

Inflected forms

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