firenado
Americannoun
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firenadoes,
plural
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firenados
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of firenado
First recorded in 2010–15; blend of fire ( def. ) + tornado ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It said the firenado was formed in much the same way as a regular tornado, which differs from the “fire whirls” that are formed only by heat from a wildfire.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2018
Meanwhile, firenadoes were spotted and the ash-filled air threatened terrible things for health.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2020
Wildfire season is year-round, and towering firenadoes are now commonplace.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2016
Just this spring, there were firenadoes on the outskirts of San Diego.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2014
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