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haboob

Syllabification: (ha·boob)
Pronunciation: /həˈbo͞ob/

Definition of haboob

noun

  • a violent and oppressive wind blowing in summer, especially in Sudan, bringing sand from the desert.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Arabic habūb 'blowing furiously'

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