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Answer for the clue "Saharan dust swirlers ", 8 letters:
siroccos

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n. (plural of sirocco English)

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Sirocco \Si*roc"co\ (s[i^]*r[o^]k"k[-o]), n.; pl. Siroccos (s[i^]*r[o^]k"k[=o]z). [It. sirocco, scirocco, Ar. shorug, fr. sharq the rising of the sun, the east, fr, sharaca to rise as the sun. Cf. Saracen .] An oppressive, relaxing wind from the Libyan ...

Usage examples of siroccos.

That in its turn would change things elsewhere, cause moisture-laden siroccos where they would be not only upsetting but also dangerous.

The state of Rajasthan, in particular, is sometimes called the Great Indian Desert because of its vast arid plains and its relentless siroccos and simooms.