adjective
- relating to or caused by wind
- relating to Aeolus, the Greek god of winds
Usage: geology
Usage: mythology
Examples
- The aeolian processes shaped the desert landscape over millions of years.
- Sand dunes are formed by aeolian erosion and deposition.
- The aeolian harp produces music when wind passes through its strings.
- Geologists study aeolian sediments to understand ancient wind patterns.
- The aeolian mythology influenced many ancient Greek stories about weather.
- Wind-carved rocks show clear evidence of aeolian weathering.