tsunami
(noun) a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption; “a colossal tsunami destroyed the Minoan civilization in minutes”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
tsunami (plural tsunami or tsunamis)
A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami are usually a series of waves, or wave train.
(figurative) A large and generally unstoppable surge.
• seismic sea wave
• tidal wave (usage conflict)
• Mustain, Natsumi, manitus, santimu, utinams
Source: Wiktionary
3 February 2025
(adjective) possessed by inordinate excitement; “the crowd went crazy”; “was crazy to try his new bicycle”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
