Harmattan

[,hɑ:mә'tæn]

Definition

(noun.) a dusty wind from the Sahara that blows toward the western coast of Africa during the winter.

Editor: Oswald--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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.

Checker: Willa

Definition

n. a hot dry noxious wind which blows periodically from the interior of Africa to the Atlantic along the Guinea coast during December January and February.

Typed by Cyril