derecho
noun
a widespread and severe windstorm that moves rapidly along a fairly straight path and is associated with bands of rapidly moving thunderstorms.
derechos
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pluralof derecho.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The farms are some of the most productive in Mexico but have long suffered from large, persistent windstorms called derechos.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 25, 2023
South Dakotans are accustomed to the storms known as derechos — they’ve had two recently.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2022
Serial derechos are produced by storms with strong winds that bow outward, the service said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2021
Already, shocking numbers have been put to flight by fires, derechos, and super storms, and so much worse is yet to come, according to experts.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2020
Out of the derechos, however, he knew he could square himself at the expense of the vice-regal government.
From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by L. Evans
