1. plural of kamseen; hot, dry southerly winds that blow across North Africa and the Middle East, typically in spring.
Usage: Also spelled 'khamsin' or 'simoom'; Primarily used in geographical and meteorological contexts

Examples

• The kamseens swept across Egypt in late April, raising temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.
• Travelers in the Sahara must prepare for the intense kamseens that arrive during spring months.
• The kamseens brought dust storms that reduced visibility to just a few meters.
• Local residents knew to stay indoors when the kamseens began to blow.
• Ancient trade routes were often disrupted by the arrival of kamseens.