English Explanatory Dictionary

Santa Ana wind

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A foehn occurring during certain weather conditions in Southern California coastal areas.

Word forms

Santa Ana wind Santa Ana winds Santana wind Santa Ana

Etymology

From Santa Ana, formerly a Spanish settlement in southern California + wind. But see also Santana wind.

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