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khamsin

/ˈkæm.sɪn/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈkæm.sɪn/

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

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее удушающе жаркий южный ветер, дующий из пустыни Сахара, обычно через Египет весной.
  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.

    🇷🇺Хамсин

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