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Simoom

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A hot, dry and dust-laden wind blowing in the desert, especially in North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

Usage:

Popular: The simoom swept across the Sahara, causing the temperature to rise drastically.

Local: Travelers are warned to be cautious when venturing into the desert during the simoom season.

Sense: A strong, violent sandstorm or whirlwind.

Usage:

Popular: The simoom raged through the town, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

Local: We took shelter in our homes as the simoom battered the village.

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