derecho

de·re·cho

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Definitions of derecho word

noun plural derecho a widespread and severe windstorm that moves rapidly along a fairly straight path and is associated with bands of rapidly moving thunderstorms. 1
noun derecho A line of intense, widespread, and fast-moving windstorms and sometimes thunderstorms that moves across a great distance and is characterized by damaging winds. 1
noun derecho (US) A windstorm with strong straight-line winds. 0

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < Spanish: straight < Old Spanish < Latin dīrēctus, dērēctus direct

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