Khamsin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkæm.sɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Khamsin is a noun meaning A hot, dry wind, common in Egypt, Sudan and the Levant towards the end of March and April, which blows (for about 50 days each year) from the desert, bringing with it hot weather and sand / sandstorms.
Meaning
A hot, dry wind, common in Egypt, Sudan and the Levant towards the end of March and April, which blows (for about 50 days each year) from the desert, bringing with it hot weather and sand / sandstorms.
Example Sentences
That second spring the khamseen was worse than I have ever known it before or since.
Word Forms
- khamsins
- khamseen
- khamaseen
Synonyms for khamsin
Depending on context, synonyms include khamaseen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include khamaseen, khamseen, kamsin, chamsin, kamseen, simun.
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