1. A hot, dry, dust-laden wind that blows across North Africa and the Middle East, typically in spring.
Usage: Also spelled 'khamsin' or 'chamsin'; Meteorological/geographical term; Common in Egypt, Sudan, and surrounding regions

Examples

• The kamsin wind swept across the desert, raising temperatures to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• During the kamsin season, visibility is reduced by thick clouds of sand and dust.
• Meteorologists warned of an approaching kamsin that would affect the region for several days.
• The kamsin brings extreme heat and dryness to North Africa each spring.
• Local residents prepare for the kamsin by securing loose objects and staying indoors.