Pronunciation: (bliz'urd), [key]
a. a storm with dry, driving snow, strong winds, and intense cold.
b. a heavy and prolonged snowstorm covering a wide area.
2. an inordinately large amount all at one time; avalanche: a blizzard of Christmas cards.
to snow as a blizzard: Looks as though it's going to blizzard tonight.
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