noun
sirocco
Sirocco (noun) means a hot, strong wind that blows across the Mediterranean from the deserts of North Africa.
noun
1
A hot, strong wind that blows across the Mediterranean from the deserts of North Africa.
2
A current of hot air coming from a man-made source of heat.
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Etymology
This word is borrowed from Italian scirocco (“south-east wind”).
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What is the meaning of sirocco?
"sirocco" (noun) means a hot, strong wind that blows across the Mediterranean from the deserts of North Africa.
What is another word for sirocco?
Other words for "sirocco" include sandstorm, duster.
What are the different meanings of sirocco?
"sirocco" has 2 main meanings: 1. A hot, strong wind that blows across the Mediterranean from the deserts of North Africa; 2. A current of hot air coming from a man-made source of heat.
