hypercane

== English == === Etymology === Blend of hyper- +‎ hurricane. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhaɪ.pə(ɹ).kən/ Hyphenation: hy‧per‧cane === Noun === hypercane (plural hypercanes) (meteorology, very rare) A hypothetical class of an extremely severe hurricane with ocean temperatures reaching approximately 50 °C (122 °F) and formed by significant conditions, such as extensive global warming, having wind speeds exceeding 800 kilometers per hour (500 mph). === See also === hyperhurricane