Harmattan

/hɑːməˈtæn/

/hɑrməˈtæn/

Translation of "harmattan" into Russian

Noun

/hɑːməˈtæn/

/hɑrməˈtæn/

harmattan

harmattans pl

The harmattan is a dry and dusty wind that blows from the Sahara.

Харматтан — это сухой и пыльный ветер, дующий из Сахары.

Noun

/hɑːməˈtæn/

/hɑrməˈtæn/

A dry and dusty northeasterly trade wind that occurs in West Africa, typically from late November to mid-March.

The harmattan blew across the desert, covering the village in a fine layer of dust.

The season or period of dry, dusty weather in West Africa caused by the harmattan wind.

Farmers often delay planting until the harmattan has passed.

Adjective

/hɑːməˈtæn/

/hɑrməˈtæn/

Relating to or characteristic of the harmattan wind or the conditions it brings.

Visibility was low due to the harmattan haze.