noun
- Plural of bise; cold, dry northerly winds that blow down from the Alps into Switzerland and neighboring regions.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the specific Alpine wind; Meteorological/geographical term
Examples
- The bises swept across the valley, bringing freezing temperatures.
- Alpine villages are familiar with the harsh bises that arrive in winter.
- Meteorologists tracked the bises moving down from the mountains.
- The bises made outdoor work nearly impossible for the farmers.