sirocco

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hot and often strong southerly to southeasterly wind on the Mediterranean that originates in the Sahara and adjacent North African regions.
  2. A draft of hot air from an artificial source of heat.

Pronunciation

/sɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ /ʃɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sirocco.wav

Word forms

sirocco siroccos sciroc siroc scirocco

Etymology

From Italian scirocco (“south-east wind”).

Synonyms

Derived words

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