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The etymology of the word "typhoon" has two possible origins - Chinese or Arabic-Persian-Hindustani. In Chinese, there were early expressions for "long-lasting winds" that evolved into the word "tai-fung" which was adopted by foreign sailors and appeared in English as "typhoon". Alternatively, dictionaries propose the word derives from Arabic, Persian or Hindustani words for "storm" that can ultimately be traced back to Ancient Greek. Early English spellings of the word show its transmission through languag

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