BLIZZARD

rash, blizzard

(noun) a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences; “a rash of bank robberies”; “a blizzard of lawsuits”

blizzard, snowstorm

(noun) a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

blizzard (plural blizzards)

A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.

(figuratively) A large amount of paperwork.

(figuratively) A large number of similar things.

Verb

blizzard (third-person singular simple present blizzards, present participle blizzarding, simple past and past participle blizzarded)

(impersonal, of snow) To fall in windy conditions.

Coordinate terms

• flurry

Proper noun

Blizzard (plural Blizzards)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Blizzard is the 7481st most common surname in the United States, belonging to 4453 individuals. Blizzard is most common among White (84.3%) and Black/African American (10.85%) individuals.

Source: Wiktionary


Bliz"zard, n. Etym: [Cf. Blaze to flash. Formerly, in local use, a rattling volley; cf. "to blaze away" to fire away.]

Definition: A gale of piercingly cold wind, usually accompanied with fine and blinding snow; a furious blast. [U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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