libecchios
/lɪˈbɛkioʊz/
noun
- Plural form of libecchio; strong, warm southwest winds in the Mediterranean.
- Farmers watch for libecchios because they can dry out the soil quickly.
- The libecchios that hit the coast in autumn are often the most powerful.
- Several libecchios passed through the region last month, each lasting a day or two.