Williwaw Definition
wĭlē-wô
noun
A sudden, violent, cold wind blowing down from mountain passes toward the coast in far northern or southern latitudes, as on the Alaskan coast and Aleutians, and in the Strait of Magellan.
Webster's New World
A state of extreme confusion, turmoil, or agitation.
Webster's New World
A sudden gust of wind; a squall.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Williwaw
Noun
Singular:
williwaw
Plural:
williwawsOrigin of Williwaw
Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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