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harmattan

[ hahr-muh-tan ]

noun

  1. (on the west coast of Africa) a dry, parching land breeze, charged with dust.


harmattan

/ ɑːˈæə /

noun

  1. a dry dusty wind from the Sahara blowing towards the W African coast, esp from November to March
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of harmattan1

1665–75; said to be < Twi haramata
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of harmattan1

C17: from Twi haramata, perhaps from Arabic 󲹰峾 forbidden thing; see harem
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We’ll have the silvery sea that is imperceptible from its upstairs neighbor, the sky — especially when the dry, dusty winds of the harmattan season are blowing.

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Desert winds known as the harmattan set records, blowing at more than 70 kilometers per hour across northwest Africa.

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Farmers said more rainfall mixed with sunny spells was needed before the arrival of December’s dry harmattan winds for next year’s harvest to develop well.

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A hazy dusk descends on Dakar’s coastal strip as hundreds of men and women work out, undeterred by the heady blend of harmattan dust and diesel fumes.

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The new harmattan winds blew dust everywhere, and Baby joined the thin children who ran around with their naked bellies wreathed in brown.

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