simoom

IPA: sˈɪmum

A hot, dry, suffocating, dust-laden wind of the desert, particularly of Arabia, Syria, and neighboring countries, generated by the extreme heat of the parched deserts or sandy plains.

Examples of "simoom" in Sentences

The intense heat and dryness of the simoom winds swept across the desert, causing waves of sand to shift and swirl
Travelers in the Sahara desert knew to seek shelter when the simoom approached, as its scorching winds could be deadly
The simoom blew in from the south, carrying with it a suffocating blast of hot air that seemed to suck the moisture from everything in its path
Even the hardiest of plants wilted under the relentless onslaught of the simoom, their leaves shriveling and turning brown
The simoom was feared by all who lived in the desert, its arrival heralding a time of hardship and struggle for survival