About The Word Harmattan
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Harmattan
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What's The Definition Of Harmattan?
[n] a dusty wind from the Sahara that blows toward the W coast of Africa during the winter
Synonyms | Synonyms for Harmattan: Related Terms | Find terms related to Harmattan: See Also | wind Harmattan In Webster's Dictionary \Har*mat"tan\, n. [F. harmattan, prob. of Arabic
origin.]
A dry, hot wind, prevailing on the Atlantic coast of Africa,
in December, January, and February, blowing from the interior
or Sahara. It is usually accompanied by a haze which obscures
the sun.
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