noun
- a strong easterly wind that blows in the western and central Mediterranean, especially near the Strait of Gibraltar
Usage: meteorological; regional
Examples
- The levanter brought hot, dry air from the Spanish mainland.
- Sailors in the Mediterranean know to prepare for the strong levanter winds.
- The levanter can create challenging conditions for ships crossing the strait.
- Weather forecasters predicted a levanter would affect the region for several days.
- The levanter often carries dust from North Africa across the sea.
- Local fishermen avoid going out when a levanter is expected.