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etesian

etesian

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Relating to the yearly summer winds that cool the Mediterranean coast
  • adjective
  • /ɪˈtiːʒən/
  • Specialized
: etesio
  • Every summer, the etesian breezes help to cool the coastal regions of Greece.

Examples

  • The etesian winds help to cool the coastal cities of Greece during the hottest months.

  • The etesian winds provide relief during the hot summer months.

  • Farmers rely on the regular arrival of the etesian breezes to protect their crops from extreme heat.

  • Sailors in the Mediterranean often plan their journeys around the predictable etesian winds.

  • Many tourists enjoy the etesian breeze while at the beach.

  • The etesian winds provide a welcome break from the heat during the summer months in the Mediterranean.

  • Many fishermen rely on the etesian winds to guide their boats safely away from the shore.

Synonyms

aestival
vsetesian
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Happening in the summer

is specific to annual Mediterranean summer winds rather than general seasonal matters
estival
vsetesian
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Relating to things that happen in summer

is specific to annual Mediterranean summer winds bringing cooler air

Surface Forms

etesian positive

Etymology

Etesian comes from the old Greek word etos, meaning 'year', and it refers to the winds that return each summer. So when something is etesian, it is connected to those regular, yearly summer winds that bring cooler air.