adjective
- relating to or denoting a northerly wind that blows regularly in the Mediterranean region during the summer
Usage: meteorology; often capitalized when referring to the specific wind system
Examples
- The etesian winds brought cooler air to the Greek islands during July and August.
- Sailors in the Mediterranean have long relied on the predictable etesian breezes.
- The etesian wind pattern is caused by pressure differences between land and sea.
- Ancient mariners named the etesian winds for their regular, seasonal occurrence.
- During summer, the etesian winds provide natural ventilation across the region.