khamsin

Meanings

• Noun

  A hot, dry wind that blows in Egypt, especially in the eastern desert.

  - "The khamsin wind brings sandstorms and high temperatures."
  - "During the khamsin season, it is not safe to travel in the desert."

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Synonyms

khamaseen

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Variants

List of all variants of khamsin that leads to same result
khamsin , khamsins

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Etymology

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From the Arabic word 'ḥamsa' meaning 'fifty'. It is called the khamsin wind because it usually blows fifty days a year.

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Trivia

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1. The khamsin wind can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour.

2. The khamsin season usually lasts from March to May.

3. The khamsin wind can cause health problems, such as respiratory issues and dehydration.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sirocco: The khamsin is similar to the sirocco, another hot, dry wind that originates in the Sahara Desert and blows towards Europe.

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Culture

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The khamsin wind is a significant natural phenomenon in Egyptian culture. It is often depicted in literature and art as a symbol of the harsh desert conditions and the unpredictable nature of the environment.

How to Memorize "khamsin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hot, sandy desert and a wind blowing across it. Visualize the sand lifting off the ground and creating a sandstorm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'khamsin' with the number 'fifty' to remember its Arabic origin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'khamsin' is a wind that blows 'fifty' days a year in Egypt.

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