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Saharan winds
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siroccos
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
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 ...
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Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (plural of sirocco English)
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.