marhala

/ˈmɑːrəlhə/

Definitions

1. noun

A short period of cold weather in an otherwise warm season, especially in the early or late spring.

“The marhala of 2018 caused the cherry blossoms to bloom a week later than usual.”

Synonyms

  • cold snap
  • spring frost

Antonyms

  • heatwave
  • warm spell