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Plural
siroccos
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a hot, dry wind from the Sahara Desert that blows across the Mediterranean, often bringing high temperatures and dust
- The sirocco swept across the coastline, bringing sweltering heat to the region.
- The sailors braced themselves as the sirocco intensified, stirring up sand from the desert.
- The locals sought shelter indoors during the sirocco, avoiding the oppressive heat outside.
- The sirocco's arrival was signaled by the hazy appearance of the horizon and the drop in air pressure.
- Travelers were advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during the sirocco.
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