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tsunami.

a tsunami; a very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

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Meaning & usage

noun/t(u).su.ˈnɑ.mi/
  1. a tsunami; a very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

Where this word comes from

From Japanese 津波 (tsunami), from 津 (tsu, “harbor”) + 波 (nami, “wave”).

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