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shamal

Pronunciation: /ʃəˈmɑːl/
Definition of shamal

noun

  • a hot, dry north-westerly wind blowing across the Persian Gulf in summer, typically causing sandstorms.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Arabic šamāl 'north (wind)'

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