Mistral (noun)
mist-ruhl
A cold, dry, wind common in southern France and neighboring regions.
First used between 1595–1605, directly from Provençal mistral meaning “dominant wind” and from Latin magistralis ventus meaning “master wind.”
Example sentences
“The farmers tied down strappings and fixings around the farm, knowing the mistral was due to blow through during the night.”
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