1. Plural of harmattan: a hot, dry wind that blows from the Sahara Desert toward the west coast of Africa, especially during winter.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun when referring to the seasonal wind phenomenon; Geographic/meteorological term

Examples

• The harmattans bring dust storms to the coastal regions of West Africa each year.
• During the harmattan season, visibility drops significantly due to Saharan dust.
• Farmers in the Sahel region prepare for the harmattans by protecting their crops.
• The harmattans are known for their extremely low humidity and high temperatures.