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tsunami.

tsunami (large, destructive wave generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean)

7 characters3 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/suˈnami/Standard-Indonesian[suˈna.mi]Standard-Indonesian
  1. tsunami (large, destructive wave generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean)

Where this word comes from

Unadapted borrowing from Japanese 津波(つなみ) (tsunami, “tsunami, tidal wave, tidal bore”), from 津 (tsu, “harbor”) + 波 (nami, “wave”).

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