fohn

F4O1H4N1

A form of foehn — A warm dry wind blowing down the north sides of the Alps, especially in Switzerland.

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Meanings

nounfohn (plural fohns)

plural fohns

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of foehn.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna warm dry wind that blows down the northern slopes of the Alps

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Broader
windair currentcurrent of air
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fohn,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fohn.

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