noun
foehn
Foehn (noun) means a warm dry wind blowing down the north sides of the Alps, especially in Switzerland.
noun
1
A warm dry wind blowing down the north sides of the Alps, especially in Switzerland.
2
A similar katabatic wind developing on the lee side of a mountain.
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Föhn, from Old High German phonno, from Vulgar Latin faōnius, an alteration of Latin favōnius (“west wind”), from Favōnius (“Roman wind god”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of foehn?
"foehn" (noun) means a warm dry wind blowing down the north sides of the Alps, especially in Switzerland.
What are the different meanings of foehn?
"foehn" has 2 main meanings: 1. A warm dry wind blowing down the north sides of the Alps, especially in Switzerland; 2. A similar katabatic wind developing on the lee side of a mountain.