Favonian (adj)
fav-oh-nee-un
Of or relating to the west wind./ Mild or favorable; propitious.
1650–60; Latin Favōniānus. See Favonius, -an. foehn
Example sentences
“The favonian spring winds made it feel like summer was being blown our way. ”
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