Definitions

1. noun

A rare and unofficial term for a type of hybrid storm that combines a whirlwind and a hurricane; it is not a recognized weather phenomenon by scientific authorities.

“The local news broadcast warned of a possible whirlicane forming in the area, but experts disputed its accuracy.”

2. noun

A whimsical or fanciful combination of two words, often used to create a humorous or playful effect.

“The poet’s use of ‘whirlicane’ in her latest collection was a deliberate attempt to create a whimsical atmosphere.”