khamsin

A noun referring to an oppressively hot southerly wind originating from the Sahara desert, typically blowing across Egypt during the spring.

• 🌐اسم يشير إلى ريح جنوبية حارة وخانقة تهب من الصحراء الكبرى، ولا سيما عبر مصر في فصل الربيع.

1. Hot desert wind C1 formal

   A strong, hot, and dry southerly wind that originates from the Sahara Desert and blows across Egypt and the surrounding region, typically occurring in the spring.

   • The khamsin swept across Cairo, raising clouds of dust and sand.
   • During the khamsin, temperatures can rise dramatically, making outdoor work unbearable.
   • The arrival of the khamsin is a well-known seasonal event in Egypt.

   🌐خماسين

• khamsins plural form
• khamsins' possessive plural form
• khamsin's possessive singular form