1. a hot, dry, dust-laden wind that blows from the Sahara across North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean, typically in spring
Usage: also spelled 'khamsin' or 'chamsin'; meteorological term; primarily used in geographical and weather contexts

Examples

• The khamseen swept across Egypt, bringing temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• During the khamseen season, visibility on the roads decreased dramatically due to blowing sand.
• Meteorologists warned residents to prepare for the arrival of the khamseen wind.
• The khamseen carries fine dust particles that can travel thousands of miles across the Mediterranean.
• Local farmers know to protect their crops when the khamseen is forecast to arrive.