khamsin (Meaning)

Wordnet

khamsin (n)

an oppressively hot southerly wind from the Sahara that blows across Egypt in the spring

Webster

khamsin (n.)

A hot southwesterly wind in Egypt, coming from the Sahara.

Same as Kamsin.

Synonyms & Antonyms of khamsin

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khamsin Sentence Examples

  1. Due to the unbearable heat, the khamsin, a hot, dry, sand-laden wind, engulfed the city in a suffocating embrace.
  2. The relentless khamsin swept across the dunes, eroding their contours and leaving them barren.
  3. In the desert, camels huddled together, seeking shelter from the scorching khamsin.
  4. Travelers wrapped their heads in scarves to protect themselves from the abrasive particles carried by the khamsin.
  5. The khamsin's arrival signaled the end of the pleasant weather, bringing discomfort and a sense of oppression.
  6. Children were kept indoors to avoid exposure to the harmful effects of the khamsin.
  7. The khamsin caused widespread power outages, disrupting daily life and causing inconvenience.
  8. The sky turned a hazy yellow as the khamsin blanketed the region in a thick cloud of dust.
  9. Farmers anxiously watched their crops wither under the scorching heat of the relentless khamsin.
  10. Scientists studied the patterns and behavior of the khamsin to better understand its impact on local weather systems and the environment.

FAQs About the word khamsin

an oppressively hot southerly wind from the Sahara that blows across Egypt in the springA hot southwesterly wind in Egypt, coming from the Sahara., Same as Kams

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Due to the unbearable heat, the khamsin, a hot, dry, sand-laden wind, engulfed the city in a suffocating embrace.

The relentless khamsin swept across the dunes, eroding their contours and leaving them barren.

In the desert, camels huddled together, seeking shelter from the scorching khamsin.

Travelers wrapped their heads in scarves to protect themselves from the abrasive particles carried by the khamsin.