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Euroclydon

Euroclydon

9.9
A violent northeast wind in the Mediterranean that the Bible mentions
  • noun
  • /ˌjʊərəˈklaɪdɒn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : euroclidon
  • The sailors dreaded the sudden force of a Euroclydon while crossing the Mediterranean Sea.

Examples

  • The Euroclydon struck suddenly.

  • Legends describe the Euroclydon as a powerful wind feared by mariners in biblical times.

  • According to the ancient text, a Euroclydon struck the ship and drove it off course.

  • The sailors feared the Euroclydon that was approaching.

  • During their journey, the sailors were terrified by the violent northeast wind known as Euroclydon.

  • The ship struggled against the powerful Euroclydon as it wreaked havoc on the waters.

  • In the Bible, the Apostle Paul recounts how he faced the fierce Euroclydon during his voyage.

Synonyms

tempest
vsEuroclydon
  • Literature
11 8.8

A very strong storm with winds that can damage things

is a specific northeast Mediterranean wind noted in biblical contexts
windstorm
vsEuroclydon
8 3.0

A storm with very strong winds that can cause damage

is a specific northeast Mediterranean wind noted in biblical contexts

Surface Forms

Euroclydon singular
Euroclydons plural

Etymology

Euroclydon comes from Greek parts Euro- meaning 'east wind' and -clydon meaning 'wave' or 'surge', so the word literally names a violent sea storm. That's why in the Bible a Euroclydon is the powerful wind that drove ships off course in the Mediterranean.