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tempestuous definition

tem·pes·tu·ous (tem pes′c̸ho̵̅o̅ əs, -tyo̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

  1. of, involving, or like a tempest
  2. violent; turbulent

Etymology: MFr tempestueus < LL tempestuosus < L tempestas

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