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dust devil

Definition of dust devil

noun

a small whirlwind or air vortex over land, visible as a column of dust and debris: the wind kicked up dust devils in the street

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Definition of dust devil in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

dust and ashes
dust bath
dust bowl
dust bunny
dust cover
dust devil
dust jacket
dust mop
dust ruffle
dust sheet
dust shot

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secretagogue

/ sɪˈkriːtəgɒg

noun

a substance which promotes secretion …

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