Definitions for Hurricaneˈhɜr ɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌr-; esp. Brit. -kən

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

hur•ri•caneˈhɜr ɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌr-; esp. Brit. -kən(n.)

a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm, esp. of the W North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or in excess of 74 mph (33 m/sec).
Category: Meteorology
anything suggesting a violent storm.

Origin of hurricane:

1545–55; < Sp huracán < Taino hurakán

Princeton's WordNet

hurricane(noun)
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

hurricane(noun)ˈhɜr ɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌr-; esp. Brit. -kən
a large destructive storm that forms over the ocean
the hurricane's winds and rain; Hurricane Katrina

Wiktionary

Hurricane(ProperNoun)
A British fighter aircraft used during World War II, especially during the Battle of Britain
Hurricane(ProperNoun)
A town in West Virginia, United States, population 5,968 (2005 census estimate)
Hurricane(ProperNoun)
A town in Utah, United States, population 9,748 (2004 Census estimate)

Origin: From huracán, ultimately from the name of the storm god Juracán whom the Taínos believed dwelled on El Yunque mountain and, when he was upset, sent the strong winds and rain upon them.

Webster Dictionary

Hurricane(noun)
a violent storm, characterized by extreme fury and sudden changes of the wind, and generally accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning; -- especially prevalent in the East and West Indies. Also used figuratively