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单词 föhn
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Definition of föhn in English:

föhn

(also foehn)
noun fəːn
often the föhn
  • 1A hot southerly wind on the northern slopes of the Alps.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • As for the foehn of yesterday there was enough ascent to condense out the humidity content and to produce a very dry, warm Föhn-storm north of the Alps.
    • The Valais is sheltered by the alps and, like south east Switzerland, benefits particularly from the föhn.
    1. 1.1Meteorology A warm dry southerly wind developing in the lee of any mountain range.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • In addition, foehn winds, warm dry winds coming off the lee slopes of a mountain range, heated the basin.
      • Foehn events occurred with above-average frequency and high diversity.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from German, based on Latin (ventus) Favonius 'mild west wind', Favonius being the Roman personification of the west or west wind.

 
 
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