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Noun Concept
Categories: Italian words and phrases, Climate of Malta, Environment of Libya, Environment of the Mediterranean, Hazards of outdoor recreation
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dust storm  duster  sandstorm  sirocco  duststorm
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A windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand WordNet 3.0
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Sirocco, scirocco, or, rarely, siroc is a Mediterranean wind that comes from the Sahara and can reach hurricane speeds in North Africa and Southern Europe, especially during the summer season. Wikipedia
A dust storm, also called a sandstorm, is a meteorological phenomenon common in arid and semi-arid regions. Wikipedia
Hot, fast Mediterranean wind. Wikipedia Disambiguation
A meteorological phenomenon that is common in desert regions Wikipedia Disambiguation
Meteorological phenomenon in which strong winds move loose sand and dirt. Wikipedia Disambiguation
Storm caused by strong wind and sand or dust. Wikipedia Disambiguation
Meteorological phenomenon common in arid and semi-arid regions Wikidata
Mediterranean wind Wikidata
Storm or strong wind which carries dust or sand. OmegaWiki
A strong wind carrying clouds of sand and dust through the air. Wiktionary
Strong wind carrying clouds of sand. Wiktionary (translation)
A hot and often strong southerly to southeasterly wind on the Mediterranean that originates in the Sahara and adjacent North African regions. Wiktionary
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It was the kind of duster not experienced in years WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet