What is a Williwaw?

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2007-03-25 02:26:39 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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One entry found for williwaw.
Main Entry: wil·li·waw
Pronunciation: 'wi-li-"wo
Function: noun
Etymology: origin unknown
1 a : a sudden violent gust of cold land air common along mountainous coasts of high latitudes b : a sudden violent wind
2 : a violent commotion

2007-03-25 09:10:22 · answer #1 · answered by carly071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Arctic wind that blasts from mountain tops to the sea. particularly in the Strait of Magellan or the Aleutian Islands.

2007-03-25 09:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by blakesleefam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williwaw

It sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing the word. But to answer your question,just look it up next time. :-)

2007-03-25 09:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋