noun
- Plural of ghibli; a hot, dry wind that blows from the Sahara Desert across North Africa and the Mediterranean.
Usage: Also spelled 'gibli' or 'ghibli' in singular form.; Meteorological/geographical term.; Primarily used in North African and Mediterranean contexts.
Examples
- The ghiblis brought scorching temperatures and dust storms to the region.
- During summer, ghiblis can raise temperatures by 20 degrees in a single day.
- Residents prepared for the arrival of the seasonal ghiblis by securing loose objects.
- The ghiblis carry fine sand across the Mediterranean, affecting air quality in southern Europe.