santa ana wind

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Definition of santa ana wind in English English dictionary

A foehn occurring during certain weather conditions in the Los Angeles area

Related Terms

Santa Ana winds

plural form of Santa Ana wind

Hyphenation

San·ta an·a wind

Turkish pronunciation

säntı änı waynd

Pronunciation

/ˈsantə ˈanə ˈwīnd/ /ˈsæntə ˈænə ˈwaɪnd/

Etymology

() From Santa Ana, formerly a Spanish settlement in southern California + wind. But see also Santana wind.