kamsin

/ˈkæmɪn/ or /ˈkɑːmsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hot, dry southwesterly wind blowing over the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent, especially in India.

“The kamsin brought unbearable heat to the city.”

Synonyms

  • sandstorm
  • simoom

Antonyms

  • monsoon