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haboob

/həˈbuːb/ noun · British & US
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What does haboob mean?

noun

A massive dust storm or sandstorm, especially one that forms in arid regions, often reducing visibility to near zero.

Example

"The haboob rolled in quickly, forcing the hikers to seek shelter."

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