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etesian

etesian

1 9.9
A strong north wind that blows across the Aegean Sea in summer
  • noun
  • /ɪˈtiːziən/
  • Specialized
: viento etesio
  • Many tourists enjoy watching the waves created by the powerful etesian blowing across the Aegean Sea.

Examples

  • The arrival of the etesian brought cooler air to the coastal villages during the hot summer months.

  • Sailors planned their journey carefully to avoid the strong etesian winds in July.

  • The etesian winds are refreshing during hot summer days.

  • Many sailors prefer to sail when the etesian winds are strong.

  • The sailors enjoyed the cool breeze created by the etesian winds during their summer voyage.

  • In July, the etesian winds help to lower the high temperatures in the Aegean Sea.

  • Residents look forward to the refreshing etesian winds that provide relief from the summer heat.

Synonyms

northerly
vsetesian
1 3.3

A wind that comes from the north

is a strong seasonal north or northwest wind in the Aegean

How Strong

storm
∞ 1.0
gale
21 5.8
etesian
  • Specialized
1 9.9
wind
∞ 1.0
to breeze
1 1.0

Surface Forms

etesian singular
etesians plural

Etymology

Etesian names a strong summer wind in the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean and comes from Greek etos 'year' because these winds arrive every year. So the etesian is the regular north or northwesterly breeze that sailors and coastal towns expect each summer.