Prester
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010688
A whirlwind or waterspout accompanied by lightning, a name used for such storms in the Mediterranean Sea and Greece. The word is Greek, from a root meaning to blow or burn, and was applied in antiquity to fiery storm winds. It names a waterspout or whirlwind with lightning, not a separate kind of vortex.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-010688 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A whirlwind or waterspout accompanied by lightning, a name used for such storms in the Mediterranean Sea and Greece. The word is Greek, from a root meaning to blow or burn, and was applied in antiquity to fiery storm winds. It names a waterspout or whirlwind with lightning, not a separate kind of vortex.",
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