whirlwind / whirlpool / swirl

nounmasculine/ʁɨdɨmuˈiɲu/medium

re·de·moi·nho

Definition

A rapid and violent rotating movement of air, water, dust, etc.; whirlwind, whirlpool.

A whirlwind of dust rose from the road.

His thoughts were a swirl of contradictory emotions.

syn

De 'redemoinhar', do latim 're-' + 'turbinare' (girar).