noun
- Plural of fohn: a warm, dry wind that descends the leeward side of a mountain range, common in the Alps and other regions.
Usage: Also spelled 'föhn' or 'foehn'; Meteorology term; Often capitalized when referring to the specific Alpine wind
Examples
- The fohns brought unseasonably warm temperatures to the Alpine valleys.
- Skiers dread the fohns because they rapidly melt the snow.
- During spring, fohns can cause sudden weather changes in Switzerland.
- The fohns are known for their drying effect on vegetation.
- Local residents prepared for the arrival of the fohns by securing loose outdoor items.