Khamseen

Khamseen
Kamsin Kam*sin", Khamsin Kham*sin", n. [Ar. khams[=i]n, fr. khams[=u]n, oblique case khams[=i]n, fifty; -- so called because it blows for about fifty days, from April till June.] A hot southwesterly wind in Egypt, coming from the Sahara. [Written also {Khamseen}.] [1913 Webster]

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  • khamseen — kham·seen …   English syllables

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