sirocco
IPA: sɪrˈoʊkoʊ
noun
- A hot and often strong southerly to southeasterly wind on the Mediterranean that originates in the Sahara and adjacent North African regions.
- A draft of hot air from an artificial source of heat.
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Examples of "sirocco" in Sentences
- The oppressive heat of the sirocco wind made it challenging to stay outside for long periods of time
- During the summer months, the sirocco wind carried sand and dust particles, creating hazy conditions
- The sirocco wind originated in the Sahara desert and swept across the Mediterranean region, bringing hot and dry air
- Local farmers had to take precautions during sirocco season to protect their crops from the damaging effects of the wind
- Residents of coastal towns sought relief from the sirocco by retreating indoors or finding shade to escape the scorching temperatures
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