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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

simoom

/sɪˈmuːm/ noun · British & US
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What does simoom mean?

noun

A hot, dry, sand-laden wind blowing in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East, especially in Egypt and Libya.

Example

"The simoom swept across the desert, reducing visibility to near zero."

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