Euroclydon

South-east billow, the name of the wind which blew in the Adriatic Gulf, and which struck the ship in which Paul was wrecked on the coast of Malta (Acts 27:14; R.V., “Euraquilo,” i.e., north-east wind). It is called a “tempestuous wind,” i.e., as literally rendered, a “typhonic wind,” or a typhoon. It is the modern Gregalia or Levanter. (Comp. Jonah 1:4.)

(a violent agitation), a tempestuous wind or hurricane, cyclone, on the Mediterranean, and very dangerous; now called a “levanter.” This wind seized the ship in which St. Paul was ultimately wrecked on the coast of Malta. It came down from the island and therefore must have blown more or less from the northward. (Acts 27:14)

EUROC'LYDON. Acts 27:14. A very tempestuous wind on the Mediterranean; now known under the name of a "Levanter." It blows from all points, and its danger results from its violence and the uncertainty of its course.

EUROC'LYDON. Acts 27:14. A very tempestuous wind on the Mediterranean; now known under the name of a "Levanter." It blows from all points, and its danger results from its violence and the uncertainty of its course.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A tempestuous northeast wind which blows in the Mediterranean. See Levanter. A tempestuous wind called Euroclydon. Acts xxvii. 14.