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Harmattan Definition & Meaning

harmattan
noun
  1. a dusty wind from the Sahara that blows toward the western coast of Africa during the winter

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What does harmattan mean?
a dusty wind from the Sahara that blows toward the western coast of Africa during the winter
What part of speech is harmattan?
Harmattan is a noun.

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