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tsu·na·mi
 tsunami
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- pronunciation:
- tsu
na
mi
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noun |
| definition: |
A tsunami is a huge wave that comes onto land from the ocean and causes many things to be destroyed. Tsunamis can be caused by an earthquake at the bottom of the ocean or an explosion of a volcano under the sea.
The tsunami caused a lot of damage to the towns along the coast. |
| related words: |
wave |
| derivation: |
tsunamic (adj.) |
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