Etesian

Word ETESIAN
Character 7
Hyphenation e te sian
Pronunciations /ɪˈtiːzɪən/

Definitions and meanings of "Etesian"

What do we mean by etesian?

Occurring annually. Used of the prevailing northerly summer winds of the Mediterranean. adjective

Recurring every year; occurring at stated times of the year; periodical.

Periodical; annual; -- applied to winds which annually blow from the north over the Mediterranean, esp. the eastern part, for an irregular period during July and August. adjective

Pertaining to a dry north wind which blows in the eastern Mediterranean. adjective

A dry north wind which blows in the eastern Mediterranean. noun

A dry north wind which blows in the eastern Mediterranean.

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The word "etesian" in example sentences

The vicinity of sea and lake had advantages also in the way of health: for in the summer the etesian winds set in from the north, and the lake, instead of stagnating, was kept full and sweet by the rise of the ❋ 1856-1924 (1905)

The etesian winds made it impossible to bring up reënforcements, and Cæsar's force was very small. ❋ William Stearns Davis (1903)

The etesian winds, too, had set in, which made it difficult for his heavy vessels to work out of the harbor. ❋ James Anthony Froude (1856)

"caes. civ.3.107": [3.107] Having observed this, he ordered other legions to be brought to him from Asia, which he had made up out of Pompey's soldiers; for he was himself detained against his will, by the etesian winds, which are totally unfavorable to persons on a voyage from Alexandria. ❋ Unknown (1869)

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