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maelstrom

noun

A powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

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Word length
9
Starts with
M
Ends with
M
Contains
AE
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C2

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ˈmeɪlstɹəm

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noun

  1. A powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

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