Sirocco

[sɪ'rɒkəʊ] or [sə'rɑko]

Definition

(n.) An oppressive, relaxing wind from the Libyan deserts, chiefly experienced in Italy, Malta, and Sicily.

Typist: Maura

Definition

n. a name given in Italy to a dust-laden dry wind coming over sea from Africa; but also applied to any south wind often moist and warm as opposed to the Tramontana or north wind from the hills.—Also Sir′oc.

Edited by Linda