shamaln.
/ʃəˈmɑːl/ (See quots.)
ΘΚΠ
the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > wind > [noun] > wind with reference to direction > winds from specific compass points > north-west > specifically in Arabian Gulf
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1698 J. Fryer New Acct. E.-India & Persia 226 The Periodical and stated Winds of the Gulph are the North-west, by the Inhabitants termed Shemauls, which begin when the Cowshees or South-East leave off.
1900 S. M. Zwemer Arabia x. 107 The prevailing wind at Bahrein..is the shemmāl or Northwester.
1901 Scotsman 13 Sept. 5/2 The bay suffers only from a swell when the nor'wester known as the Shamal blows.
1980 D. Creed Scarab xiii. 129 The Shamaal blows strong from the north.
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