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tsunami

noun

A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami are usually a series…

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Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
I
Contains
SU
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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/suˈnæmi/ /suːˈnɑːmi/ /suˈnɑmi/

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noun

  1. A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami are usually a series of waves, or wave train.

  2. A large and generally unstoppable surge.

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