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Sirocco

Noun

Definition: A hot, dry wind that blows from the Sahara across the Mediterranean, especially toward southern Europe.

Sample sentence: The sirocco swept through the city, bringing with it a wave of intense heat and covering everything in a layer of fine sand.

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Noun

Definition: A warm, moist wind that blows from the south over the Mediterranean, often bringing rain.

Sample sentence: The sailors welcomed the arrival of the sirocco, as it meant relief from the dry and scorching heat they had experienced for days.

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Noun

Definition: Any oppressive or suffocating atmosphere or influence.

Sample sentence: The tension in the room was thick, creating a sirocco of unspoken words and unaddressed issues.

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Adjective

Definition: Describing something related to or characteristic of a sirocco wind.

Sample sentence: The sirocco climate made it difficult for the plants to thrive in the region, but certain species had adapted well to its unique conditions.

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