Flurry

/ˈflɜri/ noun

Definition

A sudden brief burst of activity, wind, or snow; or to move with sudden excitement or agitation.

Etymology

Possibly from Norwegian 'flurra' (to hurry), or onomatopoetic. The word entered English around 1700s to describe quick, swirling motion.

Kelly Says

A 'flurry' of snow sounds poetic, but meteorologically it means less than an inch of snow—weather terminology is surprisingly specific and technical underneath everyday language.

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