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Mistral

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A strong, cold, northwesterly wind that blows through the Rhône Valley in southeastern France, usually in winter and spring.

Example Sentence: The mistral wind was so strong that it swept away all the autumn leaves from the trees.

Sense 2:

Definition: A lightweight cotton or woolen fabric with a distinctive woven pattern, used for making summer clothing.

Example Sentence: I love wearing dresses made of mistral fabric during the hot summer months.

Sense 3:

Definition: A bicycle designed for use in urban areas, with features such as a step-through frame and upright handlebars.

Example Sentence: She commuted to work every day on her sleek mistral bike.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of the Mistral wind or the region where it occurs.

Example Sentence: The mistral weather conditions can be quite harsh in Provence.

Sense 2:

Definition: Pertaining to or having the qualities of Mistral, a strong protagonist in a literary work.

Example Sentence: The author beautifully portrayed the mistral hero as a charismatic and enigmatic figure.