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purga

noun
pur·​ga | \ ˈpu̇(É™)rgÉ™\
plural -s

Definition of purga

: an intense arctic snowstorm occurring usually in flat open country and characterized by severe cold and wind-driven snow

History and Etymology for purga

Russian, from Karelian purgu snowstorm; akin to Finnish purku snowstorm

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