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Word of the Day – Favonian

By September 13, 2025Word of the Day

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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