sirocco

[US]/sɪˈrɒk.əʊ/
[UK]/sɪˈrɑː.koʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A hot wind, often from the Sahara, that affects Mediterranean regions.; A warm, dry wind that can cause discomfort.
Word Forms
Pluralsiroccoes

Phrases & Collocations

sirocco wind

sirocco effect

sirocco storm

sirocco breeze

sirocco heat

sirocco climate

sirocco season

sirocco air

sirocco dust

sirocco region

Example Sentences

the sirocco swept across the desert, bringing heat and sand.

during summer, the sirocco can make the temperatures unbearable.

the sirocco is known for its strong winds and dry air.

farmers worry about the sirocco affecting their crops.

travelers should prepare for the sirocco when visiting southern italy.

the sirocco can carry dust from the sahara to europe.

people often describe the sirocco as a hot and dry wind.

many sailors avoid sailing during the sirocco season.

the sirocco can change the weather dramatically in a short time.

listening to the sirocco howling outside was unsettling.

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