cierzo

/ˈθjɛrθo/ or /siˈrθo/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cold, dry wind that blows in the north of Spain, especially in the region of Castile

“The locals warned us about the cierzo that would be coming in the evening, so we made sure to bundle up.”

Synonyms

  • bora
  • mistral

Antonyms

  • calm
  • stillness