mistral

Definitions


[mɪˈstrɑːl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a strong, cold north-westerly wind that blows through the Rhône valley and southern France into the Mediterranean, mainly in winter


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Origin:
early 17th century: French, from Provençal, from Latin magistralis (ventus), literally ‘master wind’




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