צונמי

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Hebrew

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Etymology

Ultimately from Japanese 津波 (tsunami), a compound of (tsu, cove, inlet, outlet) +‎ (nami, wave).

Noun

צוּנָמִי (tsunámim (plural indefinite צוּנַמִים)

  1. A tsunami, a tidal wave: a large and destructive ocean wave.
  2. (figurative) A tsunami, a tidal wave: an unstoppable surge.

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References

  • צונמי” in the Hebrew Terms Database of the Academy of Hebrew Language

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