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tempest

Syllabification: (tem·pest)
Pronunciation: /ˈtempist/
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Definition of tempest

noun

  • a violent windy storm.

Phrases

a tempest in a teapot

North American great anger or excitement about a trivial matter.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French tempeste, from Latin tempestas 'season, weather, storm', from tempus 'time, season'

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