1. A hot, dry, dust-laden wind that blows from the Sahara Desert across North Africa and the Middle East, typically in spring.
Usage: Also spelled 'khameen' or 'chamsin'; Meteorological term; Common in Egypt, Sudan, and surrounding regions

Examples

• The khamsin swept across Cairo, reducing visibility to just a few meters.
• During the khamsin season, temperatures can rise dramatically in a matter of hours.
• Farmers dread the arrival of the khamsin because it can damage crops and livestock.
• The khamsin carries fine sand particles that penetrate buildings and vehicles.
• Weather forecasters warned residents to prepare for the approaching khamsin.