mesocyclone en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *me Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-? Proto-Indo-European *-dʰe Proto-Indo-European *médʰi Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *médʰyos Proto-Hellenic *métsos Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos)der. English meso- English cyclone English mesocyclone From meso- + cyclone.
Meanings
- An area of vertical atmospheric rotation in supercell thunderstorms, which signals the threat of a possible tornado.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mesocyclones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |