1. A hot, dry, dust-laden wind that blows across North Africa and the Middle East, typically in spring.
Usage: Usually plural or used as a mass noun; Also spelled 'khamsin' or 'chamsin'

Examples

• The khamseens swept across Egypt, reducing visibility to just a few meters.
• During the khamseens season, temperatures can rise dramatically in a matter of hours.
• Residents prepared for the arrival of the khamseens by securing loose objects and closing windows.
• The khamseens brought fine sand that penetrated every building in the city.
• Meteorologists warned of severe khamseens expected to hit the region next week.