fu-rä-kä-nä

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tropical cyclone, specifically a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, typically occurring in Mexico.

“The furacana warning system helped the residents prepare for the impending storm.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a furacana, such as its intense winds and heavy rainfall.

“The city’s infrastructure was designed to withstand the strong winds and heavy rainfall associated with furacana.”