rainsquall

[reyn-skwawl]

noun

1. squall.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rainsquall¹

First recorded in 1840–50; rain + squall ¹

Example Sentences

"We were in the middle of a really dark rainsquall," Richards told reporters.

From Reuters

A thick rainsquall came up, and rendered it impossible for the rear gunboats to know whither the Confederate flotilla had fled.

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