Föhn — meaning in English

English meaning

• blower noun A machine that generates a current of air, such as a fan or supercharger.
• foehn noun A warm dry wind blowing down the north sides of the Alps, especially in Switzerland.
• hairdryer noun A handheld electric device that blows hot air to dry hair.

Senses

Föhn is used for these senses in English:

• blower Any device that blows; often, especially, a furnace component or a supercharger.
• hairdryer (chiefly, _, UK) A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.

blower — full definition

1. noun A machine that generates a current of air, such as a fan or supercharger.
2. noun (British, informal, dated) A telephone.

foehn — full definition

1. noun A warm dry wind blowing down the north sides of the Alps, especially in Switzerland.
2. noun A similar katabatic wind developing on the lee side of a mountain.

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