The definition of a tsunami is a large sea wave caused by an earthquake, landslide or other disturbance under the ocean.
(noun)A large and destructive wave created by an earthquake is an example of a tsunami.
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noun pl. tsu·na·mis
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Origin: Japanese
Origin: : tsu, port
Origin: + nami, wave
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