1. plural of mistral: strong, cold, dry winds that blow from the north in southern France
Usage: meteorological term

Examples

• The mistrals made sailing conditions challenging along the French coast.
• Farmers in Provence know to prepare for the harsh mistrals each winter.
• The mistrals can reach speeds of over 60 miles per hour.
• Local architecture in southern France is designed to withstand the powerful mistrals.
• The mistrals cleared the skies, leaving brilliant blue weather behind.
• Pilots must be cautious when mistrals are forecast in the region.