What does sirocco mean?
Sirocco means A hot and often strong southerly to southeasterly wind on the Mediterranean that originates in the Sahara and adjacent North African regions..
Sirocco
/sɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ · noun
Meaning
A hot and often strong southerly to southeasterly wind on the Mediterranean that originates in the Sahara and adjacent North African regions..
Definitions by Sense
- A hot and often strong southerly to southeasterly wind on the Mediterranean that originates in the Sahara and adjacent North African regions.
- (colloquial) A draft of hot air from an artificial source of heat.
Example Sentences
But come, the board is spread; our silver lamp / Is trimm’d, and heeds not the sirocco’s damp.
Diese Toleranz und largeur des Herzens, die Alles „verzeiht“, weil sie Alles „begreift“, ist Scirocco für uns.
In the hearth at the north wall a large fire cracked and lisped, flushing the room with a dry sirocco that caused frozen skin to tingle.
Synonyms for sirocco
Antonyms for sirocco
Related Words
Word Forms
- siroccos
- sciroc
- siroc
- scirocco
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sirocco?
Common synonyms include ghibli, sandstorm, dust storm.
What is the opposite of sirocco?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sirocco in a sentence?
But come, the board is spread; our silver lamp / Is trimm’d, and heeds not the sirocco’s damp.
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