sirocco

Noun

Meaning

An oppressive, relaxing wind from the Libyan deserts, chiefly experienced in Italy, Malta, and Sicily.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

duster sandstorm dust storm hurricane gale blizzard chinook mistral shaitan hailstorm storm devil monsoon breeze solano
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Antonyms

draft breeze chill flutter sprinkle shiver
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Hypernyms

windstorm

Derivatives

siroccos

Examples

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During the Southern Hemisphere 's summer, which corresponds to the northern winter, the dominant influence on the climate is the warm sirocco winds blowing out of the northeast. Source: Internet

Sea breezes may mitigate the heat, but sometimes the sirocco winds reverse the trend. Source: Internet

Winds are frequent, especially the mistral and sirocco ; in summer a marine sirocco breeze (called s'imbattu in Sardinian language ) lowers the temperature and brings some relief from the heat. Source: Internet

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Close letter words and terms

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