An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A → storm of → thunder and → lightning. Thunderstorms are associated with → convective clouds (Cumulonimbus) and are often accompanied
by → precipitation. They are usually short-lived and hit on only a small area.

Etymology (EN): → thunder; → storm.

Etymology (PE): Tondar-tuf, tufân-e tondari, from tondar, → thunder + tuf stem of tufidan “to roar, to raise a tumult,” tufân “storm, the roaring of the sea, the confused hum of men or animals.” This Persian word may be related to Gk. typhon “whirlwind, mythical monster associated with tempests.”