[tullianus]

It means "tornado," referencing the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz." The Kansan protagonist is transported by a sudden tornado to a magical land called Oz.

[fuzztester]

Okay, thanks.

I had read the original book, which is different, as a kid, but not seen the film.

Wow, tornados. That is something I would never want to be stuck in. I have experienced a few cyclones and earthquakes, including a major one.