Meaning & use
Fohn
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A warm, dry wind that blows down the leeward side of a mountain range.
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The fohn swept down from the Alps, melting the snow within hours.
Farmers in the valley watch for the fohn each spring, since it can trigger avalanches.
A note on using this word
More commonly spelled 'foehn' or 'föhn' in English texts, borrowed from the German name for this Alpine wind pattern.
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foehnchinook
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