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shamal

/ʃəˈmɑːl/ noun · British & US
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What does shamal mean?

noun

A shamal is a type of strong, cold, and dry wind that blows in the Middle East and North Africa, often associated with sandstorms. It is also known as a simoom.

Example

"The shamal was so strong that it blew away the sandcastle the children had built on the beach."

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