List of typhoons named Molave

The name Molave (Tagalog: [moˈlavɛ], mo-LAH-veh) has been used to name three tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name is a Spanish corruption of mulawin, referring to the Vitex parviflora, a species of hard wood used in furniture.[1][2] The name Molave replaced Imbudo after it caused extensive damage both over the Philippines and China.

Preceded by
Saudel
Pacific typhoon season names
Molave
Succeeded by
Goni

References

  1. "mulawin". Diksiyonaryo (in Filipino). Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  2. "molave". Diksiyonaryo (in Filipino). Retrieved October 24, 2019.
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