bize
- noun
- UK
- During winter, the persistent bize can last for days, bringing clear skies and a biting chill.
Examples
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The bize swept through the village, making the air feel much colder than the temperature suggested.
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Farmers worry when a strong bize descends, as it can damage delicate crops in the fields.
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The bize swept through the valley yesterday.
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Many people dislike the bize because it is so cold.
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During winter, the persistent bize can last for days, bringing clear skies and a biting chill.
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Farmers worry when a strong bize descends, as it can damage delicate crops in the fields.
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The bize swept through the village, making the air feel much colder than the temperature suggested.
Synonyms
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1.6
A wind that blows from the north toward the south
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8.7
A strong cold wind that blows from the north
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9.9
A strong cold wind from southern France that blows into the Mediterranean in winter
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9.5
A strong cold wind from the north or northeast that blows along coasts
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A cold dry wind from mountains that blows into Italy and the western Mediterranean
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A cold, dry north wind that blows in southeastern France and nearby areas
A cold dry wind that blows from mountains into Italy and the western Mediterranean
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bize comes from the French word bise, the local name for a cold, dry 'north wind' in southeastern France and the Rhone valley. A helpful way to remember bize is to imagine a wind that 'bites' your face—sharp and dry—which explains why the word means that cold, biting wind.