Meaning of furious fifties | Babel Free
Definitions
The area of the earth between 50 and 60 degrees south, prone to strong winds.
plural, plural-only
Equivalents
Français
cinquantièmes hurlants
Polski
wyjące pięćdziesiątki
Examples
“Its official demarcation is forty degrees south latitude. It includes the latitudes sailors long-ago nicknamed the roaring forties, the furious fifties, and the screaming sixties. It's an area of almost constant high wind and frequent gales, often exceeding hurricane strength.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.