Meaning
A violent whirlwind; a typhoon.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Perhaps from Ancient Greek Τυφῶν (Tuphôn, “Typhon, father of the winds”); see typhoon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2022, 2025.