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monsoon
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a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
Other meanings
2. noun
rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains
3. noun
any wind that changes direction with the seasons
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