procellous

American

[proh-sel-uhs] / proʊˈsɛl əs /

adjective

stormy, as the sea.

Etymology

Origin of procellous

First recorded 1620–30; from Latin procellōsus “stormy,” equivalent to procell(a) “storm” + -ōsus -ous

Example Sentences

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But I recall that in it I likened myself to a sailor navigating shoals and besought the pharos of Giuliana's eyes to bring me safely through, besought her to anoint me with her glance and so hearten me to brave the dangers of that procellous sea.

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