noun
- a hot, dry southwest wind that blows across the Mediterranean, especially affecting Italy and Corsica
Usage: meteorological
Examples
- The libeccio brought scorching temperatures to the Italian coast.
- Sailors know to expect rough seas when the libeccio starts blowing.
- The libeccio can make summer days in Corsica particularly uncomfortable.
- Weather forecasters warned of strong libeccio winds approaching from the southwest.
- The libeccio dried out the vegetation, increasing fire risk in the region.