khamseen

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A form of khamsin — A hot, dry wind, common in Egypt, Sudan and the Levant towards the end of March and April, which blows (for about 50 days each year) from the desert, bringing with it hot weather and sand / sandstorms.

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Meanings

nounkhamseen (plural khamseens)

plural khamseens

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of khamsin.
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