Definition of williwaw in English:

williwaw

nounˈwɪlɪwɔːˈwilēˌwô

A sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast.
威利瓦飑
Example sentencesExamples
- There were quite a few times this month when it looked like summer was coming to an end as the winds picked up and blew williwaws across the bay.
- It is the term used in the Aleutians for a cold storm, and williwaws were the conditions during this conflict.
- We get going early to beat the williwaws and are soon becalmed.
- No more williwaws came and the little storm died as quickly as it had started.
- Black water and williwaws are different degrees of the same phenomenon.
Synonyms
tempest, squall

Origin

Mid 19th century: of unknown origin.

Definition of williwaw in US English:

williwaw

nounˈwilēˌwô

A sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast.
威利瓦飑
Example sentencesExamples
- It is the term used in the Aleutians for a cold storm, and williwaws were the conditions during this conflict.
- Black water and williwaws are different degrees of the same phenomenon.
- We get going early to beat the williwaws and are soon becalmed.
- There were quite a few times this month when it looked like summer was coming to an end as the winds picked up and blew williwaws across the bay.
- No more williwaws came and the little storm died as quickly as it had started.
Synonyms
tempest, squall

Origin

Mid 19th century: of unknown origin.

单词	williwaw
释义	Definition of williwaw in English: williwaw nounˈwɪlɪwɔːˈwilēˌwô A sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast. 威利瓦飑 Example sentencesExamples There were quite a few times this month when it looked like summer was coming to an end as the winds picked up and blew williwaws across the bay. It is the term used in the Aleutians for a cold storm, and williwaws were the conditions during this conflict. We get going early to beat the williwaws and are soon becalmed. No more williwaws came and the little storm died as quickly as it had started. Black water and williwaws are different degrees of the same phenomenon. Synonyms tempest, squall Origin Mid 19th century: of unknown origin. Definition of williwaw in US English: williwaw nounˈwilēˌwô A sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast. 威利瓦飑 Example sentencesExamples It is the term used in the Aleutians for a cold storm, and williwaws were the conditions during this conflict. Black water and williwaws are different degrees of the same phenomenon. We get going early to beat the williwaws and are soon becalmed. There were quite a few times this month when it looked like summer was coming to an end as the winds picked up and blew williwaws across the bay. No more williwaws came and the little storm died as quickly as it had started. Synonyms tempest, squall Origin Mid 19th century: of unknown origin.
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