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khamsin

Syllabification: (kham·sin)

Pronunciation: /kämˈsēn/

Definition of khamsin

noun

an oppressive, hot southerly or southeasterly wind blowing in Egypt in spring.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Arabic khamsīn, from khamsūn 'fifty' (being the approximate duration in days)

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Definition of khamsin in the British & World English dictionary

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kempt

/ kɛm(p)t

adjective

maintained in a neat and clean condition …

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