Associations to the word «Harmattan»

Wiktionary

HARMATTAN, noun. A dry, hot wind, blowing from the Sahara, prevailing on the Atlantic coast of Africa in December, January and February.

Dictionary definition

HARMATTAN, noun. A dusty wind from the Sahara that blows toward the western coast of Africa during the winter.

Wise words

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