Sirocco

Pronunciation: /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

Definitions of sirocco

noun a hot, dry, dust-laden wind blowing from northern Africa and affecting parts of southern Europe

Example Sentences

A1 The sirocco wind blew across the desert.

A2 During the sirocco season, the weather can be very hot and dry in North Africa.

B1 The sirocco is a warm, dusty wind that blows from the Sahara Desert.

B2 Tourists are often warned about the effects of the sirocco wind on their health.

C1 The sirocco wind can cause sandstorms and disrupt travel in the region.

C2 Experienced sailors know how to navigate through the challenges posed by the sirocco wind.

Examples of sirocco in a Sentence

formal The sirocco is a hot, dry wind that blows from northern Africa across the Mediterranean Sea into southern Europe.

informal I can always tell when the sirocco is blowing because my allergies act up.

slang Man, the sirocco is really cranking up today, it's so hot!

figurative The sirocco of change swept through the company, bringing new ideas and fresh perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of sirocco

• past tense: siroccoed
• plural: siroccos
• comparative: more sirocco
• superlative: most sirocco
• present tense: siroccos
• future tense: will sirocco
• perfect tense: have siroccoed
• continuous tense: is siroccoing
• singular: sirocco
• positive degree: sirocco
• infinitive: to sirocco
• gerund: siroccoing
• participle: siroccoed

Origin and Evolution of sirocco

First Known Use: 1613 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'sirocco' originated from the Arabic word 'sharq' or 'sharqi', meaning east or east wind.

Evolution of the word: The term 'sirocco' has been used since the early 17th century to refer to a hot, dry wind that blows from the Sahara Desert across the Mediterranean Sea to southern Europe. Over time, the word has come to be associated with the specific weather phenomenon and its effects on the regions it passes through.