The meaning of Khamsin
ˈkamsɪn
Khamsin – definition
nounAn oppressive, hot southerly or south-easterly wind blowing in egypt in spring.
Usage examples:
It is subject to constant dust-laden winds variously known as sirocco, khamsin, simoom and harmattan.
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Word origin
late 17th century: from Arabic khamsīn, from khamsūn ‘fifty’ (being the approximate duration in days).
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