Hailstorm
/ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/noun
A storm during which hail falls.
Did you know?In ancient times, hail was often considered a weapon of the gods, symbolizing their fury and power over humanity's fate.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
hailaz
“The sound of stones or rocks falling, especially from the sky.”
Old English
OE
hægl
“Hail; referring to frozen rain or ice pellets.”
Old English
OE
storm
“A tumult, disturbance, or violent weather condition.”
Middle English
ME
hailstrem
“A storm characterized by falling hail.”
Modern English
English
hailstorm
“A storm in which hail is the primary form of precipitation.”