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blizzard

bliz·zard [ blízzərd ] (plural bliz·zards)


noun 
Definition:
 
heavy snowstorm: a severe snowstorm with strong winds and poor visibility. For a snowstorm to be classified as a blizzard, winds must exceed 56 km (35 mi) per hour and the temperature must be -7° C (20° F) or lower.

[Early 19th century. Origin ?]
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