dust devil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A small atmospheric vortex appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by swirling dust (or dirt or sand) picked up from the ground.

/dʌst ˈdɛvəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-dust devil.wav

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From dust + devil.

dirt devil whirlwind whirl sandspout sand pillar willy willy

devil dust bowl duststorm fire devil steam devil cyclone hurricane

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