neutercane

noun
neu·​ter·​cane | \ ˈn(y)ütə(r)ˌkān\
plural -s

Definition of neutercane

: a subtropical cyclone that is usually less than 100 miles in diameter and that draws energy from sources common to both the hurricane and the frontal cyclone

First Known Use of neutercane

1972, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for neutercane

Latin neuter neither + English -cane (as in hurricane); from the difficulty of classifying it as either hurricane or frontal storm

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